MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.   **This position is fully on-site at Empirical System's Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Primary responsibility is to provide engineering support to ESAero manufacturing + Develop and maintain assembly documentation to maintain high quality standards in our products + As a member of the “Integrated Product Team”, represent manufacturing interests. + Work with design engineers to partition new products into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel + Work with IPT to ensure that “design for Manufacture” principals and methods are utilized in the design of new products + Work with procurement and quality assurance to qualify new suppliers + Work with assembly, test, and engineering personnel to build prototype units and ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the “as built” condition + Define and revise assembly and test routings for work orders + Act as engineering interface to resolve manufacturing problems on the assembly floor + Help train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment, and assembly techniques + Make improvements throughout the assembly process which will reduce cost, reduce variation, or improve reliability + Make sure that assembly processes clearly identify any potential safety hazards, and design processes and fixtures which will minimize safety risks + Help define/develop assembly aids/fixtures to increase efficiency and quality Required Qualifications and Skills: + This position requires a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.  + Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.  + Ability to extract manufacturing information from a computerized inventory control system + Knowledge of transitioning prototypes into production builds + Must be able to work in a small, effective manufacturing team + Knowledge to translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance + Ability to determine cost effective and reliable means of assembly in an electronics environment + Take responsibility for establishing and maintaining assembly documentation + Ability to comprehend specification sheets + Familiarity with windows based personal computers + Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision + Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA Desired Qualifications and Skills: + Additional experience working with new product developments.  + Familiarity with electronics manufacturing. + Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, and printed circuit board manufacture.  + Knowledge of computerized MRP/ERP systems, an understanding of inventory control methods and production control techniques. + Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs, RFPs, and/or vendor management) + Knowledge of Lean Principles Standard Benefits: + Health: Health/Dental/Vision + PTO + Retirement: 401k + Casual dress code, Free snacks + Amazing location to live, work, and play ESAero is an equal opportunity employer E-Verify participation required for employment. Must be able to pass background check Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States Hiring Range: $70k-$120k annually Powered by JazzHR