Manufacturing Engineer III

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,500 - 153,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

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

Applicants should have strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, plus experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, and BOM. Occasional travel to supplier sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar in Aerospace/Automotive/Commercial.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is required.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings and BOM is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Minitab, Oracle, Agile and CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Occasional travel to supplier sites up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage equipment specifications and documentation for development, qualification and support.
• Implement Lean 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.
• Estimate costs for tooling and fixtures; lead Make/Buy analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Perform DFx, cost and reliability analyses with design engineering.
• Collaborate with suppliers and CMOs to ensure conforming parts.
• Address problems of diverse scope requiring data-driven analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Oracle

Agile

CAD SolidWorks

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

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, and manages maintenance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. Strong knowledge of manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development, is required. The role defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and manages equipment specifications and 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 estimates 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
• 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
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology is required
• Experience with electro‑mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, 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 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 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

Salary Range

$100,500 - $153,250

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, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license. Certain 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.

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.