Senior Manufacturing Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at REGENT, you’ll play a critical role in the way we build Manufacturing at REGENT. Over the next two years, you will help lock in our product cost, rate, and quality for years to come. This role exists because we are at the moment where prototype habits have to become production systems—and we need an owner who can bridge process engineering and floor-level execution to make that happen. You will own manufacturing execution and process development across fabrication, assembly, finishing, and structural joining. You'll lead the transition from prototype builds on Paladin into a repeatable, production-capable system for Viceroy, while working directly with Advanced Engineering to make sure structures are designed to be built—not just designed to fly. Success in this role looks concrete. In your first 12–18 months, manufacturing processes are defined, validated, and repeatable. Production runs are stable and not dependent on any single technician. Designs reflect real manufacturing constraints. Tooling, equipment, and processes pull in the same direction. The team is trained and ready to support our first low-rate production builds. If you've spent your career wanting to build a manufacturing system from the ground up—rather than tuning one that already exists—this is the version of that job that exists right now. Bring your hands, your judgment, and your standards.

Responsibilities

Lead production execution across fabrication, assembly, and finishing—accountable for schedule adherence, yield, rework, and process stability; Define and industrialize the process—build the standard work, process flows, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs; Embed in design (DFX) with Advanced Engineering through PDR and CDR; Drive process and production standards, validate manufacturing processes, tighten variability drivers, lock down material handling and traceability; Integrate tooling, facilities, and automation; Build technician capability with training paths, visual instructions, certification, and 5S practices; Drive continuous improvement using production feedback to attack yield loss, cycle time, and variability

Requirements

Strong, hands-on depth in manufacturing across fabrication, assembly, and finishing on real structural parts; A combination of process engineering and production experience; Proven experience scaling from prototype to early production; A record of improving yield, cycle time, or process stability; Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment (CNC machines, presses, and/or forming systems); Comfort influencing design with data; Collaborative team player; Creative problem solver; Adaptable and agile; Innovative mindset

Benefits

Competitive compensation including robust equity incentive plan; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance—100% of premiums covered; 401(k) with company matching; Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks; Relocation packages available; Daily free catered lunches; Learning and professional development opportunities