Description
Job Overview
We're seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help establish our new manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia. As a founding member of our manufacturing engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in designing and implementing process flows, tooling, and equipment for our production line.
Responsibilities
Process & Production Line Development
- Design, build, and continually improve manufacturing process flows for new and existing product lines.
- Develop and implement standard workstations, work instructions, and processes to ensure high-quality production.
- Design custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures for efficient manufacturing operations.
- Create custom test stands and fixtures for product validation and end-of-line testing.
- Lead procurement of capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
Factory Standup & Production Support
- Manage timelines and budgets for manufacturing engineering workstreams.
- Support production line startup, ramp-up, and stabilization.
- Set up and configure MES processes for production tracking and quality control.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a technical point of contact between teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document processes and lessons learned.
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aircraft or automotive production.
- Experience designing custom tooling, fixtures, and test stands.
- Ability to procure equipment and manage vendor relationships.
- Experience setting up MES systems.
- Strong project management skills.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in drone, UAS, or aerospace/defense manufacturing.
- Experience standing up a greenfield manufacturing facility.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications.
- CAD proficiency for tooling and fixture design.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Insurance coverage (medical and travel).
- Flexible paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Remote and/or hybrid work options.