Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

TL;DR

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical): Developing and optimizing manufacturing, installation, and supply chain processes for automated aviation systems with an accent on design for excellence (DFx) and safety-critical hardware production. Focus on building scalable infrastructure, conducting root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory standards.

Location: Must be based in Mountain View, California (Onsite)

Salary: $167,000 – $230,000

Company

A mission-driven team building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to transform air transportation.

What you will do

• Design build and installation processes for mechanical, electromechanical, and avionics assemblies.
• Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to evaluate producibility, cost, and quality.
• Collaborate with design and certification teams to embed manufacturability and risk mitigation into product development.
• Develop and maintain quality management systems, work instructions, and engineering change orders.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain production schedules and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, design, or testing.
• 2+ years of experience with CAD and PLM software (e.g., Altium, NX, Teamcenter).
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise permitted to access export-controlled technology under U.S. law.
• Ability to work onsite in Mountain View, CA.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with R&D or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100 or 14 CFR Part 21/145.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Background in troubleshooting and operating complex hardware in safety-critical environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on safety-critical aviation technology from prototype to production.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and solving complex engineering challenges.
• Equity compensation package.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.