Manufacturing Engineer, Sr.

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles. In 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 has extensive knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development. One defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 8 - 12 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 is
Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required
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%)
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
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
Demonstrates effective time management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Excels at teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests
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.
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred
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
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Responsibilities

Creates and manages equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production
Implements Lean Manufacturing principles and applies 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
Creates 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
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate the activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
Other duties as assigned