Manufacturing Engineer

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II/III specializing in quality and process implementation for their Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) production. This role is crucial for facilitating quality inspection implementation, standard processes, and proper tooling to meet AS9100/ISO9001 standards. The engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing manufacturing flows, leading the deployment of quality standards on the shop floor, establishing First Article Inspection (FAI) protocols, and acting as the liaison between R&D and Production to ensure designs are manufacturable. Additionally, the role involves improving production yields, leading Material Review Boards (MRB) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, and identifying opportunities for automation in testing and assembly.

Requirements

B.S. in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
2–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Medical Device, or Automotive).
Strong mastery of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Gauge R&R.
Ability to interpret GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and complex IPC-620 electrical standards.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

Nice To Haves

Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MES implementation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Plex).
Prior experience in the UAS/EVTOL industry or with high-voltage battery integration.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end manufacturing flows for airframe integration and avionics assembly.
Lead the deployment of AS9100 or ISO9001 standards on the shop floor.
Establish "First Article Inspection" (FAI) protocols for complex electrical assemblies.
Review new designs for manufacturability, focusing on error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and assembly repeatability.
Monitor production data to identify trends and reduce variability in harness crimping, soldering, and structural bonding.
Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) to find the root cause and implement permanent corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for automation in testing and assembly to remove human error from critical flight-path components.