Senior Drone Assembly & Manufacturing Lead

Flytrex Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flytrex Inc. in Pilot Point, TX is seeking an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing and assembly operations for UAS production. The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, QA, Flight Ops, and our Tel Aviv HQ to scale production and ensure safety and quality.

You will drive daily production planning, establish procedures, mentor technicians, implement DFMA, and track KPIs like yield and throughput while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of aerospace, UAS, robotics, automotive, or advanced electromechanical manufacturing experience including leading production or technical teams.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience assembling and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Proven experience managing manufacturing, production, workshop, or assembly operations.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, configuration control, inspection, documentation, and traceability.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and production workflows.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and workshop operations, including production planning, workflow, staffing, priorities, and performance.
• Manage and develop assembly technicians through training, coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
• Own production execution and ensure aircraft are assembled, tested, documented, and delivered according to approved design and quality requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized assembly procedures, work instructions, build records, inspections, and product traceability.
• Ensure compliance with configuration control, Quality Management System (QMS), conformity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conforming materials and assemblies and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
• Work closely with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and transitioning new designs into repeatable production processes.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) feedback to improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
• Oversee sub-assembly and final assembly activities, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and system-level integration.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, workstations, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance and control of production equipment, calibrated tools, and manufacturing assets.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Tel Aviv Headquarters to maintain component availability and support configuration and engineering changes.
• Establish and track manufacturing KPIs, including production output, cycle time, first-pass yield, defects, rework, and on-time completion.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, workflow efficiency, production throughput, and scalability.
• Conduct or oversee final functional testing, system validation, and production readiness prior to aircraft release.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment, including proper handling of composites, adhesives, electrical systems, tools, and equipment.
• Remain hands‑on and support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and technical investigations when needed.
• Training and supporting operator's maintenance team as required.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Process improvement

DFMA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Engineering drawings

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Flytrex Inc. in Pilot Point, TX is seeking an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing and assembly operations for UAS production. The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, QA, Flight Ops, and our Tel Aviv HQ to scale production and ensure safety and quality.

You will drive daily production planning, establish procedures, mentor technicians, implement DFMA, and track KPIs like yield and throughput while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.