Manufacturing Engineer II

Worker Type

Job Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer II designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironments Unmanned Air this role the Manufacturing Engineer chooses the best technologies and processes for manufacturing planning and designing the factory as well as managing the maintenance & continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. One demonstrates knowledge in manufacturing production processes specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development. One supports and maintains manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates equipment specifications equipment documentation for development qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production

• Helps implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity quality and lead time

• Generates Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time waste variation and low production yields

• Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions

• Generates new and reviews existing work instructions assembly procedures and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process

• Cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor. Leads Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with cross-functional team

• Performs Design for Manufacturing cost and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team

• Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace Automotive or Commercial industries

• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology

• Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing drawings procedures and Bill of Materials

• Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Power Point Access Project) MiniTab Oracle Agile and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)

• Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 30%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication plastics composite layups printed circuit board assembly mechanical assembly calibration and testing processes is desired

• Organization/planning communication (oral and written) time management conflict management ability to manage stress deadlines and work independently

• Master problem solver familiar with root cause analysis techniques

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Has effective analytical interpersonal and communication skills. Excels at teamwork collaboration and putting the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Occasionally may be required to travel Internationally and within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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