Manufacturing Engineer II

AeroVironment, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design and optimize manufacturing systems for its Unmanned Air Vehicles. The role involves selecting technologies, planning the factory, and supporting continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of manufacturing production processes, including automation and new technology development, and will work with the design team to ensure manufacturability of new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field is required.
• 5–8 years in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma required.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, BOMs required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage equipment specifications and documentation for assembly and test equipment.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity, quality, and lead time.
• Generate Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and capacity models for products.
• Create and review work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Perform cost estimates for tooling and lead Make/Buy analyses.
• Design for Manufacturing and reliability analysis with design engineering.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure conforming parts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

MiniTab

Oracle

Agile

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer II designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles. In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer chooses the best technologies and processes for manufacturing, planning and designing the factory as well as managing the maintenance & continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. One has strong knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development. One defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and manages equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production


• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time


• Generate Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, variation, and low production yields


• Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions


• Generates new and reviews existing work instructions, assembly procedures and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process


• Cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor. Leads Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with cross-functional team


• Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team


• Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies


• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors


• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience


• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries


• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology is required


• Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required


• Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project), MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)


• Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 30%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred


• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes is desired


• Organization/planning, communication (oral and written), time management, conflict management, ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently


• Demonstrates competency as a problem solver who is familiar with root cause analysis techniques


• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties


• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesi
  
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products


• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company


• Demonstrates effective time management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills


• Excels at teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)


• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required


• Occasionally may be required to travel Internationally and within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:
$82,000 - $125,000
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of