Manufacturing Engineer II — UAV Systems & Lean Automation

AeroVironment, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Utah is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design and operate AV's unmanned manufacturing systems. You will select technologies, plan the factory, and drive continuous improvement of processes.

The role requires Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, and BOMs; SolidWorks preferred. Travel up to 30% optional, based in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field required.
• 2–5 years in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or related in aerospace/auto.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, BOMs.
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Creates equipment specifications and documentation for development and production.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma to improve productivity, quality, and lead times.
• Generates Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Works on manufacturing strategies and capital models for products.
• Generates and reviews work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Cost estimates new tooling and leads Make/Buy analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Performs DFx, cost and reliability analyses with design teams.
• Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure conforming parts.
• Handles problems of moderate scope using diverse data factors.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Capital planning

CAD (SolidWorks)

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

MiniTab

Oracle

Agile

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Utah is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design and operate AV's unmanned manufacturing systems. You will select technologies, plan the factory, and drive continuous improvement of processes.

The role requires Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, and BOMs; SolidWorks preferred. Travel up to 30% optional, based in Salt Lake City.