Heartaerospace

Heartaerospace

Manufacturing Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
Supply ChainSolidWorksCATIAAvionicsCollaboration

About the role

  • Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for aircraft structures, propulsion systems, avionics, batteries, and other critical subsystems (multiple roles are open across teams)
  • Develop and optimize workflows to improve build efficiency, quality, and repeatability
  • Design and specify custom tooling, fixtures, and solutions to support precision assembly and fabrication
  • Support automation initiatives and ergonomic improvements across the manufacturing floor
  • Lead the execution of prototype builds and transition processes into low- and high-rate production
  • Work closely with technicians on first article builds, ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable methods
  • Implement in-line quality checks and provide real-time troubleshooting during assembly
  • Partner with Design Engineering to drive DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly) feedback
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies by assessing supplier capabilities, and managing outsourcing timelines and budgets to ensure program alignment
  • Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Requirements

  • Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to source or fabricate required equipment
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment (internship or co-op experience counts)
  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) </s

Company info

  • This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role at the core of our mission to revolutionize regional air travel.
  • At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.
  • We are seeking a hands-on, driven Manufacturing Engineer to lead key builds for the ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft.

This listing is sourced directly from Heartaerospace's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.