Skydio
Overview
Join Skydio as a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer. Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight. We combine AI, best-in-class hardware and software, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower diverse drone users. Responsibilities
Sustain production of commercialized drones, docks, and controllers by working closely with operators and troubleshooting production problems. Work with manufacturing design, test engineers, and external vendors to develop improved work instructions, tooling, and automation. Analyze assembly process cycle times and production line layouts to increase capacity through material flow improvements, waste reduction, and lean practices. Drive manufacturing capacity modeling and expansions with teams to meet production targets. Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, finance, and leadership to analyze cost and production efficiency. Support creation of manufacturing processes during the prototype phase by sharing labor time metrics and best practices. Identify opportunities for continuous improvements, develop business cases, and deliver successful implementation. Qualifications
Experienced in manufacturing process development throughout product lifecycle from early EVT to MP with change management requirements. Perform time‑motion studies for manufacturing processes. Modify electromechanical test fixtures and precision assembly tooling for improvement projects. Familiar with 3D solid modeling of hardware parts and 2D modeling of production spaces. Hands‑on development of creative solutions to complex problems. Flexibility to support evening and weekend shift production. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Understanding of databases and program languages (MySQL, Python). General understanding of MES and MRP systems. Compensation
Base salary range $147,500 – $210,000. Include stock options and benefits. Relocation assistance available. Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan. Eligible for group health insurance. EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws.
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Join Skydio as a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer. Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight. We combine AI, best-in-class hardware and software, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower diverse drone users. Responsibilities
Sustain production of commercialized drones, docks, and controllers by working closely with operators and troubleshooting production problems. Work with manufacturing design, test engineers, and external vendors to develop improved work instructions, tooling, and automation. Analyze assembly process cycle times and production line layouts to increase capacity through material flow improvements, waste reduction, and lean practices. Drive manufacturing capacity modeling and expansions with teams to meet production targets. Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, finance, and leadership to analyze cost and production efficiency. Support creation of manufacturing processes during the prototype phase by sharing labor time metrics and best practices. Identify opportunities for continuous improvements, develop business cases, and deliver successful implementation. Qualifications
Experienced in manufacturing process development throughout product lifecycle from early EVT to MP with change management requirements. Perform time‑motion studies for manufacturing processes. Modify electromechanical test fixtures and precision assembly tooling for improvement projects. Familiar with 3D solid modeling of hardware parts and 2D modeling of production spaces. Hands‑on development of creative solutions to complex problems. Flexibility to support evening and weekend shift production. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Understanding of databases and program languages (MySQL, Python). General understanding of MES and MRP systems. Compensation
Base salary range $147,500 – $210,000. Include stock options and benefits. Relocation assistance available. Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan. Eligible for group health insurance. EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws.
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