Headset Process Engineer 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Unusual Machines is a U.S.
-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community. We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.
-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance. If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
Unusual Machines Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations for high-performance drone components and systems. This role will focus on optimizing production processes, improving efficiency and quality, reducing downtime, and supporting the rapid scaling of manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate is data-driven, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for drone components, subassemblies, and finished products
- Analyze workflows to improve throughput, efficiency, yield, and cycle times
- Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process-related issues
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process flows, and manufacturing documentation
- Work closely with production teams to implement standardized manufacturing practices
- Assist with production line setup, balancing, and validation activities
- Monitor KPIs such as scrap rates, downtime, OEE, and first-pass yield
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale-up activities
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
- Participate in PFMEA, corrective actions, and process validation activities
- Identify opportunities for automation, poka-yoke, and process improvements
- Train operators and lead technicians on updated manufacturing processes and best practices
- Support semi-automated and automated production equipment implementation
- Monitor manufacturing floor performance and production metrics
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time
- Conduct time studies and workflow analysis
- Support machine setups and process changeovers
- Analyze quality trends and implement corrective actions
- Work directly with operators and technicians to improve consistency and efficiency
- Support tooling, fixture, and jig improvements
- Update manufacturing and engineering documentation
- Lead a team of manufacturing technicians with day to day activities
- Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis
- Experience creating SOPs and standardized work instructions
- Previous experience working on 3rd shift is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
- Experience with automation or semi-automated manufacturing systems
- Experience in drone, aerospace, electronics, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
- Experience creating SOPs and standardized work instructions
- hands-on experience with fixtures, tooling, and process development
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