Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

This hands-on Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on supporting production operations, improving manufacturing processes, and developing the tools and documentation needed for efficient, high-quality manufacturing in a defense technology environment. You will collaborate closely with production and R&D teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement across assembly processes for advanced electro-mechanical systems.

• Support day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth, reliable manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes for complex electro-mechanical systems such as drones, robotics, lasers, and electronics.
• Create clear, detailed assembly work instructions and technical process documentation to guide production teams.
• Design, specify, and improve production jigs and fixtures to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
• Work closely with Production, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.
• Identify process bottlenecks and lead process improvement initiatives using continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the production environment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Apply a structured and proactive approach to managing multiple tasks and projects in parallel.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering solutions with production needs and quality standards.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product reliability.

• Hands-on experience designing and specifying jigs and production fixtures.
• 3+ years of experience in production or process engineering with complex electro-mechanical systems (such as drones, robotics, lasers, or electronics) is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience creating assembly work instructions and technical process documentation.
• Practical technical background with hardware components, tools, and assembly processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
• Independent, proactive, and highly structured mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, NPI, and Quality.
• Good proficiency in MS Office tools, with strong Excel skills considered an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.

• Experience working with advanced electro-mechanical products such as drones or other robotics systems.
• background in defense technology or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Interest in contributing to cutting-edge drone technology and related systems.
• Ability to document and communicate complex technical processes in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both engineering and documentation tasks.

This role is based onsite in a production and engineering environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will collaborate closely with production, R&D, NPI, Quality, and Supply Chain teams in a hands-on setting that involves hardware, tools, and assembly processes for advanced electro-mechanical systems such as drones and robotics. The environment emphasizes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and cross-functional teamwork, offering the opportunity to work with one of the leading drone technology organizations on innovative and high-impact products.

This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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