Manufacturing Engineer, UAS

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support day-to-day production of electro-mechanical assemblies for airborne systems. You will partner with technicians and design engineering to document build processes and improve manufacturability under AS9100 QMS.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining work instructions, reviewing drawings, supporting test procedures, root‑cause analysis, and implementing continuous improvements to yield and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience supporting technicians and first-article builds.

Responsibilities

• Create and redline work instructions, routers, and build docs.
• Train technicians on new build and test instructions.
• Review production drawings with Design Engineering.
• Support NCRs and build discrepancies with QA.

Skills

3+ years experience in manufacturing/P

SolidWorks

Reading mechanical drawings

Support floor technicians

First-article builds support

ECN/ECR process

Electrical/mechanical integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium (preferred)

Job description

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer, UAS

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day production of electro-mechanical assemblies within our airborne systems manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with assembly technicians, avionics technicians, and design engineering to document build processes, resolve issues on the floor, and continuously improve manufacturability under AS9100 QMS. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that work instructions, tooling, and testing workflows are clear, robust, and production-ready as products mature from engineering prototypes into stable production builds.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

Manufacturing Support & Documentation

• Create, maintain, and redline work instructions, assembly routers, and build documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
• Train assembly and avionics technicians on new or updated build and test instructions.
• Review and update production drawings in collaboration with Design Engineering.
• Support technicians and Quality in generating redlines, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and build discrepancies.

Tooling, Fixtures & Assembly Test Support

• Design mechanical and electrical fixtures, jigs, and tooling to aid repeatable assembly and testing.
• Support ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) execution by partnering with Test Technicians and Design Engineering and ensuring any supplemental test instructions or tools are developed.
• Improve build ergonomics and assembly efficiency through fixture updates and layout optimization.
• Production BOMs, Routers, and Item Cards creation and modification.

Production Build Support

• Act as the frontline manufacturing liaison between technicians and design engineering to resolve build issues rapidly and accurately.
• Support transition of new builds from engineering to production by validating manufacturability, documenting processes, and providing feedback on prototype builds.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for build failures and first-article issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, build clarity, and technician workflow.
• Support small- to medium-scale CI initiatives as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Apply basic industrial engineering concepts (time studies, simple layout improvements, process standardization).
• Support drawing changes using ECN/ECR process.

Technical Competency & Cross-Discipline Familiarity

• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and industry specifications.
• Support electro‑mechanical assemblies involving structures, PCBs, harnesses, connectors, avionics hardware, and basic mechanical components.
• Apply general knowledge of materials, fasteners, structural assembly, and electrical best practices.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering (aerospace, automotive, unmanned systems, electro‑mechanical assemblies, or similar).
• Experience with Mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wire harness documentation, and assembly diagrams.
• Experience supporting technicians on the floor, including creating redlines and investigating build issues.
• Experience supporting first‑article builds, troubleshooting failures, and providing actionable manufacturing feedback.
• Familiarity with both mechanical and electrical manufacturing practices (harnessing, PCBAs, connectors, LRU assembly, mechanical subassemblies, etc.).
• Working knowledge of best practices for creating electrical and mechanical drawings

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with ECAD tools such as Altium (electrical).
• Experience designing simple fixtures or assembly aids.
• Experience with acceptance testing, ATP development, or production test workflows.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis concepts (mechanical/electrical fundamentals) and industry standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Clearance Level Required:

None

Export Control / ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Travel Required:

Yes, up to 10%.

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Salary:

$100,000 – $142,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high‑demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.

• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.