Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer I/II — UAS Production

Zone 5 Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company-match

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking Manufacturing Engineers Level I and II in California to support day-to-day production and scale UAV systems. Level I focuses on learning processes and supporting documentation; Level II owns processes, documentation, and continuous improvement on multiple programs.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations to optimize assembly lines. Required: a relevant bachelor's degree and 0–2 years (Level I) or 2+ years aerospace manufacturing (Level II).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 0–2 years manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Strong communication and learning mindset.
• 2+ years aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing experience.
• Strong print reading and basic GD&T proficiency.
• Experience supporting production builds and issue resolution.
• Comfortable working independently on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Level I: Support assembly of electromechanical, avionics, and mechanical assemblies; assist in creating and updating work instructions, travelers, and build documentation; assist with tooling, fixtures, and basic process improvements; participate in first article and validation builds; collect production data and support continuous improvement initiatives; gain exposure to automation, robotics, and manufacturing software systems; follow AS9100, safety, and configuration control requirements.
• Level II: Own manufacturing processes for electromechanical, avionics, and mechanical assemblies; develop and maintain work instructions, routings, and assembly documentation; troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions; support tooling and fixture design in partnership with engineering; lead first article and process validation activities; support automation and semi-automated processes; interface with quality on NCRs, MRB actions, and corrective actions; support production rate increases and takt time improvements.

Job description

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking Manufacturing Engineers Level I and II in California to support day-to-day production and scale UAV systems. Level I focuses on learning processes and supporting documentation; Level II owns processes, documentation, and continuous improvement on multiple programs.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations to optimize assembly lines. Required: a relevant bachelor's degree and 0–2 years (Level I) or 2+ years aerospace manufacturing (Level II).