Manufacturing Engineer III

Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary The  Manufacturing Engineer III designs and operates the manufacturing systems for Aero Vironment'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 has strong knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development.

One defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Position 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 estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions

Generates new and reviews existing work instructions, assembly procedures and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process

Cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor. 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

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of 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), Mini Tab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (Solid Works is preferred)
Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 30%)Other 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 variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Demonstrates effective time management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Excels at teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
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