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Associate Engineer, Manufacturing

Dallas, Texas💼 Full-time🗓 2026-01-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for next-generation aerospace systems, including aircraft structures, electrical systems, propulsion, and avionics.

Role type

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Builds

Next-generation autonomous aircraft systems (Hivemind, V-BAT, X-BAT)

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Manufacturing process optimization, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA), CAD software, Root cause analysis, Tooling design, SOP creation, Production validation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

CAD software

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes; Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs; Create and maintain work instructions and SOPs; Partner with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA; Support prototype builds and new product introductions; Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using root cause analysis; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety and productivity; Support tooling validation and process qualification.

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC

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