Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will build production lines from the ground up and implement novel high-rate manufacturing processes. This role involves producing advanced autonomous aircraft and working with designers to implement design for manufacturing concepts.

What you will do

• Work with designers to develop advanced aircraft for production and implement design for manufacturing concepts.
• Set up manufacturing facilities from the ground up.
• Procure heavy equipment from vendors around the world and design custom tooling.
• Develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes for composite and metallic aircraft components.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, and tooling designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and production readiness reviews for new designs.
• Own the production of prototypes and support the transition to full-scale manufacturing.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Extensive experience with composite and metallic manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software tools and CAD systems, such as Siemens NX, Fibersim, Warpdrive, NetSuite, ION, Manufacturo, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• Proven track record of success in new product development and manufacturing
• Experience working in fast-paced, small team environments

Benefits

• Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Daily catered lunch (office)
• Paid parental leave

Before you apply

• ITAR requirement
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Depart

About the company

Swarm Aero is building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The team has aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.