Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineers play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing industrialization processes for UAV systems, ensuring efficient production of high‑quality UAVs while maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing industrialization processes for UAV systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Design Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Programs, Facilities) to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in new product development core teams, providing technical influence for manufacturability (Concurrent Engineering/DFM).
• Lead estimation of non‑recurring costs, capacity requirements, and resource planning for all manufacturing steps.
• Lead or participate in project teams (IPT) coordinating engineers, technicians, and professionals across disciplines.
• Qualify new suppliers and support them with manufacturing processes and methods required for UAV parts.

Required profile

• Proven experience in designing and implementing manufacturing processes for UAV or aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams such as design, production, quality, and supply chain.