Manufacturing Engineer II

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design and operate the manufacturing systems for unmanned air vehicles.

You will select the best technologies and processes, plan and design the factory floor, and manage maintenance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. You will work with cross‑functional teams on documentation, cost estimation, and make/buy decisions, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and support supplier and contract manufacturer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related field.
• 2–5 years in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering in aerospace/automotive/commercial industries.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, BOMs experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Travel up to 30% to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment specifications and documentation for production equipment development and support.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity, quality, and lead time.
• Generate Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, and variability.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and capacity models for new and existing products.
• Create and review work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Cost estimate tooling and fixtures to support production.
• Lead Make/Buy analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Perform DFx and reliability analyses with design engineers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to obtain conforming parts.
• Address problems of moderate scope requiring data-driven analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Conflict management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

MiniTab

Oracle

Agile

Job description

Worker Type Contractor

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 demonstrates knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development. One supports and maintains manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production
• Helps implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time
• Generates 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 moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of 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 2 - 5 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
• Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials
• 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

• 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
• Master problem solver 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 objectives
• 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
• Has effective 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 and manufacturing 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)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

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 an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated