Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Defense Automation

World View; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

On-site workplace

Job summary

Ondas Sentinel in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive manufacturing execution system across electrical, mechanical, and assembly operations. You will drive process improvements, validate new equipment, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with supply chain and quality teams to resolve production issues.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing/design/test engineering, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing, design or test engineering experience with responsibilities including resource management, schedule management, budget responsibility, supplier selection, and multidisciplinary team involvement.
• 3D CAD modeling skills are required, SolidWorks experience is preferred
• Proficiency in conceptual in‑line planning and standing up new automated assembly lines
• Strong working knowledge of power subsystems and converter design and operation is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced cross‑functional environment, make quality decisions, and meet challenging deadlines

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates production methods to ensure adherence to product specifications and requirements.
• Works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external partners to identify cost reduction opportunities, develop process improvements, resolve production issues, and implement cost‑effective equipment solutions.
• Improves and optimizes product flow by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, workspace ergonomics, and equipment layout.
• Manages internal and external design, fabrication, assembly, programming, debugging, implementation, and validation of new machinery and equipment improvements.
• Ensures that equipment, machinery and workstations meet applicable safety standards.
• Supports machine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Supervises training and work instruction creation for new equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality personnel to support design reviews, establish test methods, conduct QA studies, set standards, validate manufacturing processes, and ensure released drawings are clear and manufacturable.
• Provides manufacturing decision support and prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing production, labor, material, schedule, quality, and trend data.
• Maintains product and process database using appropriate software to enter and analyze data.
• Positively reinforces and supports company policies, procedures and work practices.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned to support evolving business needs and company objectives.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills

CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Power subsystems

Inline planning

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ondas Sentinel in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive manufacturing execution system across electrical, mechanical, and assembly operations. You will drive process improvements, validate new equipment, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with supply chain and quality teams to resolve production issues.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing/design/test engineering, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks