Senior Space Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

AeroVironment; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies. This role partners with design, quality, supply chain, production, and facilities teams to enable new product introduction and production readiness.

You will own process documentation, drive improvements in yield, throughput, and cost, support MRB and RCCA investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes for complex assemblies in regulated, high-reliability environments.
• Working knowledge of process development, process control, validation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and engineering change implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing process instructions, work instructions, and process parameters.
• Contribute to new product introduction efforts by supporting process development, manufacturing readiness activities, and transition to production.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues using data-driven problem-solving methods and sound engineering judgment.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to process, equipment, and product issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, process capability, and production performance.
• Assist in the selection, implementation, qualification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Support process validation activities, including equipment qualification, gauge studies, and documentation for manufacturing changes.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, uptime, and cost.
• Develop and maintain key process metrics, including SPC/CPK where applicable, for critical manufacturing steps.
• Support MRB, RCCA, and nonconformance investigations by providing technical analysis and recommended actions.
• Participate in the review of product designs and engineering changes to assess manufacturing impact and support design for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and facilities teams to support installation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing infrastructure and equipment in assigned areas.
• Provide guidance and technical support to technicians, operators, and less experienced engineers as needed.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits through preparation of process documentation and objective evidence.

Skills

Process development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication skills

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent work experience considered

Job description

AeroVironment in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies. This role partners with design, quality, supply chain, production, and facilities teams to enable new product introduction and production readiness.

You will own process documentation, drive improvements in yield, throughput, and cost, support MRB and RCCA investigations, and