Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages the Manufacturing Engineering Department to provide support to internal and external manufacturing facilities and resolve any manufacturing or related issues on sustaining and new products. Ensures product quality and delivery schedule requirements for mechanical/electrical subassemblies, and final integration and testing of systems. Works closely with the other functional leaders and Program Managers to execute key objectives and programs to meet schedules and budgets. This role will be responsible to shape the strategy, provide strategic leadership, and guide the success of all responsible engineering efforts.
Duties
Create short and long-term plans that effectively communicate to leadership, operations, and program management tasks to meet critical program milestones for the entire AV operations
Apply advanced manufacturing processes, model-based manufacturing, and development of manufacturing strategy
Develop advanced tools to analyze delivery, capacity, costs vs benefits, supply chain, and operations to guide executive decisions in anticipation of change
Develop and manage strategy for production line product flow, tooling, training and build process and ensure all are updated according the latest design configuration, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions
Leads implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time reduction
Leverage operational data to identify trends, propose leading indicators, and provide predictive information to steer executive decisions
Ensure that Manufacturing Engineering operations are validated and well documented, and in compliance with internal regulatory and safety policies
Develop and manage financial and manpower budget for manufacturing engineering, adhering to established budget parameters
Change Management leader, lead implementation task forces to implement stages of best practices
Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understand of current business trends
Other duties as assigned
Experience
7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. Leadership experience a plus.
Experience in low to mid volume complex discrete manufacturing a must
Experience developing and executing department level strategic plan in alignment with high level / corporate strategy.
Experience in tactical and strategic decision making in a high paced environment.
Experience developing and managing department level budget and alignment with P&L.
Experience working new product introduction (NPI) is a definite plus
Lean Six Sigma manufacturing implementation or use of tools is desired
Specific experience with printed circuit board assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes isdesired Familiaritywith electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is desired
Experience in Test and Calibration equipment software and hardware is a definite plus
Education
BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience as an Engineer in these fields required (Advanced degree preferred)
Six Sigma certification to a minimum of Green Belt orequivalent problem-solving skills/programwith demonstrated improvements results required
Additional Requirements
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain management, and quality assurance systems, tools, and procedures
Demonstrated track record of using "Lean Principals and methodologies" to design production systems and performing improvement projects.
Organization/planning,communication (oral and written), time management, conflict management, ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently
Exceptional data analysis, database maintenance and improvement and report generation with significant qualityimprovement
Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Outlook, PowerPoint,Access,Project), MiniTab,Oracle, Agile, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, C# / OOP using Visual Studio IDE, Visual Basic, LabView / Teststand, MatLab, is desired
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Special Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance
Occasional travel at times both domestically and internationally, with overnight, out-of-town stays (Up to 10%)
Clearance Level
No Clearance
The salary range for this role is:
$107,370 - $152,250
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.
ITAR Requirement:
T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the 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. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. 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.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
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. 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.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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