Manufacturing Engineer 2 - UAV Systems & Process Optimization

Skyeton; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical insurance

International projects

Career opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Skyeton in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering drawings and BOMs into precise work instructions for UAS components. The role focuses on optimizing factory flow and reducing build times while ensuring manufacturability in collaboration with design engineers.

You will work in an ISO 9001/AS9100 environment, support QA/QC, and help scale production for DoW contracts. Strong attention to detail, cross-functional communication, and a background in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, cable drawings, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering drawings and BOMs into detailed manufacturing work instructions.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements to reduce build time.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure quality for warfighter products.
• Develop and maintain ISO 9001/AS9100 compliant manufacturing documents.
• Work with design engineering to ensure manufacturability.
• Identify tooling, fixturing, and processes to scale production.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.

Skills

Engineering drawings

BOM interpretation

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Cable drawings

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Master)

Tools

Altium

Solidworks

Job description

Skyeton in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering drawings and BOMs into precise work instructions for UAS components. The role focuses on optimizing factory flow and reducing build times while ensuring manufacturability in collaboration with design engineers.

You will work in an ISO 9001/AS9100 environment, support QA/QC, and help scale production for DoW contracts. Strong attention to detail, cross-functional communication, and a background in aerospace