Manufacturing Engineer, Sr.

AeroVironment

Petaluma, CA, United States
Base: $102,708 - $145,530; bonus/equity: not speci...
Lean manufacturing principles
Six sigma methodology
Electro-mechanical manufacturing
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles, choosing the best technologies and processes for manufacturing

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles, choosing the best technologies and processes for manufacturing.
  • Responsibilities include creating and managing equipment specifications, implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, generating Value Stream Maps, and creating Manufacturing Strategies.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles, choosing the best technologies and processes for manufacturing.

Salary

Base: $102,708 - $145,530; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma methodology
  • electro-mechanical manufacturing
  • automated systems
  • new technology development

Nice-to-have

  • sheet metal fabrication
  • plastics
  • composite layups
  • printed circuit board assembly
  • mechanical assembly
  • calibration and testing processes
  • Master problem solver
  • fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field
  • 8 - 12 years of experience
  • Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing
  • Experienced using Microsoft Office, MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs
  • Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 30%)
  • U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

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