Manufacturing Engineer

Swarm Aero•2889 W. 5th ST, CA

25d•$130,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results. The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic. The Opportunity: Swarm Aero is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building production lines from the ground up, implementing novel high-rate manufacturing processes, and producing advanced autonomous aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
Extensive experience with composite and metallic manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with manufacturing software tools and CAD systems, such as Siemens NX, Fibersim, Warpdrive, NetSuite, ION, Manufacturo, or similar tools.
Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.
You like to build and break things.
You ask for forgiveness instead of for permission.
Proven track record of success in new product development and manufacturing.
Experience working in fast-paced, small team environments.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

Work hand-in-hand with designers to develop advanced aircraft for production and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts.
Set up manufacturing facilities from the ground up, including procurement of heavy equipment from vendors around the world and designing of custom tooling.
Develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes for composite and metallic aircraft components.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and tooling designs.
Conduct feasibility studies and production readiness reviews for new designs.
Own the production of prototypes and support the transition to full-scale manufacturing.