AeroVironment

AeroVironment

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

San Diego, CA

No sponsorship$123k-$187kDetected 8 days ago
StatisticsExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPCustomer SupportSolidWorksPCB DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • 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").
  • A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
  • For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Responsibilities

  • Contract Manufacturing Technical Support -
  • Support NPI and production transfers to CMs by defining build strategy, documenting processes, and resolving technical issues during initial builds and ramp.
  • Monitor CM performance (yield, rework, scrap, cycle time) and support improvement actions in partnership with Supply Chain and Quality.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for electrical and mechanical assemblies including PCB-based products, harnesses, machined and sheet metal parts, and system-level integrations.
  • Establish and maintain standard times and sequences of operations for current and future production processes, both internal and at CMs.
  • Participate in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and equipment layout for efficient, safe, and ergonomic operations.
  • Support Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) activities with design engineering and CMs to improve build robustness, yield, and cost.
  • Analyze production metrics (yield, capacity, cost, process capability) from internal builds and CMs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Help implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive reductions in cost, lead time, and variability.
  • Participate in PFMEA and support DFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks and ensure adequate process controls.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5-10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Test Engineering in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar high reliability industries.
  • Experience supporting or managing contract manufacturers or external suppliers for electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.
  • Working knowledge of electro mechanical manufacturing, including interpretation of drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.
  • Familiarity with PCB-based products, sheet metal, machined parts, and basic integration/assembly processes.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles and tools for process development and control.
  • Experience working with ECO/ECN processes.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
  • Participate in CM audits, build readiness reviews, and on site troubleshooting as required.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis techniques (5 Why, fishbone, 8D participation).
  • Strong organization, planning, and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities across internal and CM activities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and CM personnel.
  • Ability to work within defined requirements and deadlines and to perform independently with moderate oversight.
  • Comfortable in a fast paced, deadline driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
  • Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Experience working within ISO based or similar quality systems.

Nice to have

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Visio/Project a plus).
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., MiniTab), MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred), PLM/Change systems (e.g., Agile), and CAD programs (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Certification in Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) preferred.

Compensation

  • $122,500 - $187,000

Benefits

  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Company info

  • http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
  • We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
  • Principals only need apply.
  • NO agencies please.
  • Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

Equal opportunity

  • We are proud to be an EEO/AA
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
  • AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship required
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