Senior UAS Manufacturing & Assembly Lead

Flytrex Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flytrex Inc. is seeking an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing and assembly operations in Pilot Point, TX.

This leader will oversee production, assembly, testing, conformity, and manufacturing quality for Flytrex UAS, while developing the team and processes to support growth. The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Flight Operations, and our Tel Aviv HQ to maintain configuration control, transition new designs, and drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace, UAS, robotics, automotive, or advanced electromechanical manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing, production, workshop, or assembly operations.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.

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, QMS, conformity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conforming materials and assemblies and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering on NPI, engineering changes, and transitioning new designs into repeatable production processes.
• Provide 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 and calibrated tools.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Tel Aviv Headquarters to maintain component availability and support 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.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

MES

DFMA

CAPA

QMS

Job description

Flytrex Inc. is seeking an experienced Assembly & Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing and assembly operations in Pilot Point, TX.

This leader will oversee production, assembly, testing, conformity, and manufacturing quality for Flytrex UAS, while developing the team and processes to support growth. The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Flight Operations, and our Tel Aviv HQ to maintain configuration control, transition new designs, and drive