Manufacturing Engineer II

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to design and operate manufacturing systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. You will select technologies, plan the factory, and drive maintenance and continuous improvement of processes for small UAVs.

Responsibilities include creating equipment specs, applying Lean/Six Sigma, and developing work instructions. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and BOM.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Minitab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Creates equipment specifications and documentation for development, qualification, and support of assembly and test equipment for production.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma to improve 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 capital requisitions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Oracle

Agile

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer II designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles. The role chooses the best technologies and processes for manufacturing, plans and designs the factory, and manages the maintenance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. The engineer demonstrates knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development, and supports the manufacturing processes for Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates equipment specifications and 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
• Performs cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support the 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
• Handles problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field 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
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology
• Experience with electro‑mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials
• Experience using Microsoft Office, MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks 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
• Strong organization, planning, communication, time management, conflict management, and ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently
• Master problem solver familiar with root cause analysis techniques
• Ability 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 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 required.

Salary

$82,000 – $116,025

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). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and/or EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

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

EEO/AA Statement

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.