Senior Space Tech Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies.

You will work with design, quality, supply chain, and production teams on NPI, process validation, and production support. The role emphasizes process documentation, problem solving, and cost/quality improvements, with a strong focus on manufacturability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes for complex assemblies in a regulated, high-reliability, or advanced technology environment.
• Working knowledge of process development, process control, validation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and engineering change implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and work effectively across functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes for electronic and electromechanical assemblies, focusing on safety, quality, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing process instructions, work instructions, and process parameters.
• Contribute to NPI efforts by supporting process development, manufacturing readiness, and transition to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues using data-driven methods and 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 selection, qualification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Support process validation activities, including equipment qualification, gauge studies, and documentation for changes.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, uptime, and cost.
• Develop and maintain key process metrics, including SPC/CPK for critical steps.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SPC

CPK

PFMEA

Control plans

DOE

Lean manufacturing

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies.

You will work with design, quality, supply chain, and production teams on NPI, process validation, and production support. The role emphasizes process documentation, problem solving, and cost/quality improvements, with a strong focus on manufacturability and efficiency