Sr. Production Systems Engineer

Reliable Robotics Corporation • Mountain View, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives, enabling a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient, and transformative. The team consists of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars. As a Sr. Production Systems Engineer, you will join the growing Production organization, bringing technical leadership and strategic vision to scale production. This role involves owning business systems and factory infrastructure (e.g., MES, ERP, MRP) to ensure seamless integrations, maximize quality and performance. Responsibilities also include AI augmentations, development of production processes, installation of factory infrastructure (e.g., printers, inspection equipment), and development of real-time analytics. This position offers a hands-on opportunity in a safety-critical environment to take automated aviation systems from prototype to production, setting the foundation for the business's future operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, software engineering, or a similar advanced degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience in production or operations, with significant hands-on experience in business system implementation, configuration, and optimization.
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python, C, or SQL with an emphasis on data analysis, data pipeline architecture, and automation.
• Strong expertise in analytics, metrics definition, and dashboard development using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience developing engineering infrastructure such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Resource Planning (MRP), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with quality management systems (e.g.,14 CFR 21.137, AS9100, etc.) or other similar regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, IoT, digital twins, and advanced manufacturing analytics.
• Experience integrating PLC/HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation platforms.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Experience with quality, manufacturing, and/or design systems and processes
• Experience evaluating, defining, strategizing, and executing production system architectures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with the design, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to architect work-streams, ensure compliance, and drive optimizations across the business.
• Develop and manage production systems to ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, quality protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, develop, and drive the creation of new features and modules with current and future Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) partners and our internal tools team.
• Perform trade studies and drive decision-making and execution on business systems and infrastructure.
• Derive, automate, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the business and provide recommendations for design, product, and process improvements.
• Analyze production operations to identify areas for improvement and troubleshoot supply chain, manufacturing, installation, quality assurance, and reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot business systems, integration, and data-related issues while ensuring high system uptime and data integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior