Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda
Core
Architecting hyper-scale manufacturing for autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) and driving enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy.
Role type
Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Strategic Program Leadership)
Builds
Autonomous air vehicles (Barracuda family) at hyper-scale production facilities
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
electromechanical manufacturing, production line architecture, technology transfer, MES strategy, RCCA systems, yield management, takt time management, capital improvement programs, manufacturing roadmaps, mentorship program design
Preferred skills
aerospace/defense high-rate manufacturing, production line standup, aircraft/aerospace program leadership, SMT process expertise, autonomous systems experience, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, MES platform architecture, patent development, software scripting
Technologies
MES platforms, RCCA systems, SMT equipment, autonomous vehicle control systems
Responsibilities
Drive enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy and align production systems with business objectives; Architect and lead technology transfer from HQ to new facility; Establish manufacturing process frameworks (RCCA, yield, takt time); Lead transformational line optimization initiatives; Define and own MES strategy; Pioneer novel manufacturing approaches for complex electromechanical integration; Direct large-scale capital improvement programs; Develop manufacturing technology roadmaps; Establish manufacturing excellence models; Serve as authority on electromechanical manufacturing processes; Develop technical career paths and competency models; Represent manufacturing capabilities to customers and partners; Translate executive strategies into manufacturing requirements.
Seniority
Staff, strategic program leadership with hands-on expertise
