Lean Manufacturing Engineering Lead

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead planning, task management, and execution of engineering activities ensuring schedule, cost, and quality targets for composite fabrication and system assembly. You will partner with program managers and leaders to meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes standardization of processes, DFMEA/PFMEA participation, and hands‑on support on production floor and aircraft integration as needed. This position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or similar field is required
• Minimum 2 years' experience in supervisory role
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and tools for process development and control

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Helps implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time reduction
• Analyzes production metrics (yields, capacity, cost, and process capability) to trigger and lead improvement projects
• Establishes and maintains standard hours and sequence of operations for current and future production processes
• Generates and updates work instructions, assembly procedures, and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process
• Participates in root cause analysis and problem solving to resolve issues related to materials, design, equipment, and people
• Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions
• Participates in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency
• Performs cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor; leads Make/Buy analysis and trade studies on assemblies with cross-functional team
• Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Jira

Statistical analysis

Minitab

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or similar

Tools

Jira

Minitab

MRP/ERP (Oracle)

CAD: SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead planning, task management, and execution of engineering activities ensuring schedule, cost, and quality targets for composite fabrication and system assembly. You will partner with program managers and leaders to meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes standardization of processes, DFMEA/PFMEA participation, and hands‑on support on production floor and aircraft integration as needed. This position requires U.S.