Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Swarm Aero is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building production lines from the ground up, implementing novel high-rate manufacturing processes, and producing advanced autonomous aircraft.

Responsibilities

Work hand-in-hand with designers to develop advanced aircraft for production and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts; Set up manufacturing facilities from the ground up, including procurement of heavy equipment from vendors around the world and designing of 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; Build production lines from the ground up, implement novel high-rate manufacturing processes, and produce advanced autonomous aircraft

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry; Extensive experience with composite and metallic manufacturing processes; Demonstrated 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; 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. Department of State (ITAR requirement)

Nice to have

Advanced degree; You like to build and break things; You ask for forgiveness instead of for permission; Proven track record of success in new product development and manufacturing; Experience working in fast-paced, small team environments; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Strong leadership and project management abilities

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; Direct impact on a critical national security mission; A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems