engineering
Posted 22 hours agoManufacturing Engineer II
Simi Valley, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Creates and manages equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time Generate Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, variation, and low production yields Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including
Requirements
- One has strong knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development.
- Leads Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with cross-functional team Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors Other duties as assigned Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and
- experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology is required Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project), MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred) Occasional travel to supplier sites (up
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies: Advanced degree is preferred Specific
- experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes is desired Organization/planning, communication (oral and written), time management, conflict management, ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently Demonstrates competency as a problem solver who is familiar with root cause analysis techniques Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad
- Citizenship required Occasionally may be required to travel Internationally and within the Continental U.S.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Benefits
- Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $82,000 - $116,025 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Manufacturing Engineer II designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles.
- In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer chooses the best technologies and processes for manufacturing, planning and designing the factory as well as managing the maintenance & continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.
- One defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles. Position
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
- As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.