Assembly & Manufacturing Manager
About The Position
Flytrex is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing and assembly operations in Pilot Point, Texas. The manager will oversee production, assembly, testing, conformity, and manufacturing quality for Flytrex’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), while developing the team, processes, and production capabilities needed to support growth. The role works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Flight Operations, and Flytrex’s Tel Aviv headquarters to maintain configuration control, transition new designs into production, improve operations, and support safe, reliable aircraft delivery. The position combines operational leadership with hands-on support for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and technical investigations. Success means building a safe, compliant, measurable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing operation that consistently delivers conforming, high-quality aircraft on schedule.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in aerospace, UAS, robotics, automotive, or advanced electromechanical manufacturing, including experience leading production or technical teams.
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude, with experience assembling and troubleshooting complex systems.
- Proven experience managing manufacturing, production, workshop, or assembly operations.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, configuration control, inspection, documentation, and traceability.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and production workflows.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to lift and handle components up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UAS, aviation, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or other safety-critical products.
- Experience with NPI and transitioning engineering designs into production.
- Familiarity with QMS, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, CAPA, and configuration management.
- Experience with ERP/MRP or manufacturing execution systems.
- Experience with composites, structural bonding, wiring/harness assembly, soldering, crimping, mechanical assembly, and production testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing and workshop operations, including production planning, workflow, staffing, priorities, and performance.
- Manage and develop assembly technicians through training, coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
- Own production execution and ensure aircraft are assembled, tested, documented, and delivered in accordance with approved design and quality requirements.
- Establish and maintain standardized assembly procedures, work instructions, build records, inspections, and product traceability.
- Ensure compliance with configuration control, the Quality Management System (QMS), conformity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage non-conforming materials and assemblies, and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
- Work with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and transitioning new designs into repeatable production processes.
- Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) feedback to improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
- Oversee sub-assembly and final assembly, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and system-level integration.
- Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, workstations, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure proper maintenance and control of production equipment, calibrated tools, and manufacturing assets.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Tel Aviv headquarters to maintain component availability and support configuration and engineering changes.
- Establish and track manufacturing KPIs, including production output, cycle time, first-pass yield, defects, rework, and on-time completion.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, workflow efficiency, production throughput, and scalability.
- Conduct or oversee final functional testing, system validation, and production readiness before aircraft release.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment, including proper handling of composites, adhesives, electrical systems, tools, and equipment.
- Remain hands-on and support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and technical investigations when needed.
- Train and support the operator’s maintenance team as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
