Manufacturing Engineer III

AeroVironment, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to design and operate the manufacturing systems for its Unmanned Air Vehicles in Alabama. You will select technologies and processes, plan and design the factory, and lead maintenance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.

Strong knowledge of automated systems and new technology development is required. You will work on manufacturing strategies, capacity models, and cost estimates for tooling and fixtures, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in Manufacturing/Engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Methodology is required.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD (SolidWorks preferred).

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
• 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

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer III 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
• 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

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 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and/or 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), and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Occasional travel to supplier sites

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
• 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 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
• 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 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)
• Travel: 10-25% travel is expected to support meetings, supplier visits, and test events.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$91,000 - $138,750

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 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