Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Core
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for autonomous drone products from prototype to high-volume production.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Builds
Autonomous drone products (utility inspection, first responder, military applications)
Domain
Aerospace / Robotics / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, time study methodologies (MODAPTS, MOST), capacity analysis, line balancing, OEE analysis, project management, ERP/MRP systems, data analysis (SQL, Power BI, Python), CAD
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 certification, cross-functional leadership, troubleshooting complex technical challenges
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SQL, Power BI, Python, CAD
Responsibilities
Lead NPI activities including production line layouts, tooling requirements, and ramp plans; Develop standardized work instructions and manufacturing documentation; Conduct time studies and capacity studies to identify bottlenecks; Analyze OEE and production metrics to drive throughput improvements; Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives; Manage manufacturing improvement projects from concept to implementation; Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC