Manufacturing Engineer I/II - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Zone 5 Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at Level I or Level II to support production of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The role works closely with engineers, production technicians, assemblers, quality, supply chain, and operations teams across multiple programs and value streams. At Level I, the Manufacturing Engineer supports day-to-day production while learning manufacturing processes, tooling, documentation, and quality requirements for UAV systems. At Level II, the engineer independently owns manufacturing processes for assigned assemblies or production areas, balancing quality, schedule, and cost while helping scale production. Level II responsibilities include those listed for Level I. This is a second-shift role, with hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify; employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Level I: 0–2 years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
- Level I: Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and drawings.
- Strong communication skills and a learning mindset.
- Level II: 2+ years of aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing experience.
- Level II: Strong print-reading skills and basic GD&T proficiency.
- Level II: Experience supporting production builds and issue resolution.
- Level II: Comfortable working independently on the shop floor.
Responsibilities
- Support assembly of electromechanical assemblies, avionics assemblies and subassemblies, and mechanical structures and components.
- Assist with creating and updating work instructions, travelers, and build documentation.
- Support production issue resolution under guidance at Level I; troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions at Level II.
- Assist with tooling, fixtures, and basic process improvements; at Level II, support tooling and fixture design in partnership with engineering.
- Participate in first-article and validation builds; lead first-article and process-validation activities at Level II.
- Collect production data and support continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Gain exposure to automation, robotics, and manufacturing software systems; support automation and semi-automated processes at Level II.
- Follow AS9100, safety, and configuration-control requirements.
- At Level II, own manufacturing processes for electromechanical, avionics, and mechanical assemblies.
- At Level II, develop and maintain work instructions, routings, and assembly documentation.
- At Level II, interface with quality on NCRs, MRB actions, and corrective actions.
- At Level II, support production rate increases and takt-time improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefit package options including medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- 12 annual company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
