Drone Assembly & Manufacturing Lead (Aerospace)

Flytrex Inc.; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Flytrex Inc. in Texas seeks an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our production and assembly operations for unmanned aircraft systems in Pilot Point, TX.

You will drive daily manufacturing, testing, documentation, and delivery against approved designs while coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and our Tel Aviv team. You will build and mentor a hands-on team, establish standardized procedures, ensure QMS and regulatory compliance, and push continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years in aerospace, UAS, robotics, automotive, or advanced electromechanical manufacturing with leadership experience.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Experience leading production or assembly operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, configuration control, inspection, documentation, and traceability.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and production workflows.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and workshop operations, including production planning, workflow, staffing, priorities, and performance.
• Manage and develop assembly technicians through training, coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
• Own production execution and ensure aircraft are assembled, tested, documented, and delivered according to approved design and quality requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized assembly procedures, work instructions, build records, inspections, and product traceability.
• Ensure compliance with configuration control, QMS, conformity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conforming materials and assemblies and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
• Work closely with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and transitioning designs into repeatable production processes.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) feedback to improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
• Oversee sub-assembly and final assembly activities, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and system-level integration.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, workstations, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance and control of production equipment, calibrated tools, and manufacturing assets.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Tel Aviv Headquarters to maintain component availability and support configuration and engineering changes.
• Establish and track manufacturing KPIs, including production output, cycle time, first-pass yield, defects, rework, and on-time completion.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, workflow efficiency, production throughput, and scalability.
• Conduct or oversee final functional testing, system validation, and production readiness prior to aircraft release.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment, including proper handling of composites, adhesives, electrical systems, tools, and equipment.
• Remain hands-on and support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and technical investigations when needed.
• Training and supporting operator's maintenance team as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Flytrex Inc. in Texas seeks an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our production and assembly operations for unmanned aircraft systems in Pilot Point, TX.

You will drive daily manufacturing, testing, documentation, and delivery against approved designs while coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and our Tel Aviv team. You will build and mentor a hands-on team, establish standardized procedures, ensure QMS and regulatory compliance, and push continuous