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Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.\nWe’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.\nReady to do work that matters? Join us.\nPosition Title: Manufacturing Engineer, UAS\nLocation: Irvine, CA\nWork Arrangement: O n-site\nPosition Summary\nThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day production of electro-mechanical assemblies within our airborne systems manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with assembly technicians, avionics technicians, and design engineering to document build processes, resolve issues on the floor, and continuously improve manufacturability under AS9100 QMS. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that work instructions, tooling, and testing workflows are clear, robust, and production-ready as products mature from engineering prototypes into stable production builds.\nRequired Duties and Responsibilities:\nManufacturing Support & Documentation\nCreate, maintain, and redline work instructions, assembly routers, and build documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality production.\nTrain assembly and avionics technicians on new or updated build and test instructions.\nReview and update production drawings in collaboration with Design Engineering.\nSupport technicians and Quality in generating redlines, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and build discrepancies.\nTooling, Fixtures & Assembly Test Support\nDesign mechanical and electrical fixtures, jigs, and tooling to aid repeatable assembly and testing.\nSupport ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) execution by partnering with Test Technicians and Design Engineering and ensuring any supplemental test instructions or tools are developed.\nImprove build ergonomics and assembly efficiency through fixture updates and layout optimization.\nProduction BOMs, Routers, and Item Cards creation and modification.\nProduction Build Support\nAct as the frontline manufacturing liaison between technicians and design engineering to resolve build issues rapidly and accurately.\nSupport transition of new builds from engineering to production by validating manufacturability, documenting processes, and providing feedback on prototype builds.\nParticipate in root-cause analysis for build failures and first-article issues.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, build clarity, and technician workflow.\nSupport small- to medium-scale CI initiatives as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.\nApply basic industrial engineering concepts (time studies, simple layout improvements, process standardization).\nSupport drawing changes using ECN/ECR process.\nTechnical Competency & Cross-Discipline Familiarity\nInterpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and industry specifications.\nSupport electro-mechanical assemblies involving structures, PCBs, harnesses, connectors, avionics hardware, and basic mechanical components.\nApply general knowledge of materials, fasteners, structural assembly, and electrical best practices.\nRequired Skills/Qualifications:\n3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering (aerospace, automotive, unmanned systems, electro-mechanical assemblies, or similar).\nExperience with Mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wire harness documentation, and assembly diagrams.\nExperience supporting technicians on the floor, including creating redlines and investigating build issues.\nExperience supporting first-article builds, troubleshooting failures, and providing actionable manufacturing feedback.\nFamiliarity with both mechanical and electrical manufacturing practices (harnessing, PCBAs, connectors, LRU assembly, mechanical subassemblies, etc.).\nWorking knowledge of best practices for creating electrical and mechanical drawings\nPreferred Skills/Qualifications:\nBasic familiarity with ECAD tools such as Altium (electrical).\nExperience designing simple fixtures or assembly aids.\nExperience with acceptance testing, ATP development, or production test workflows.\nWorking knowledge of engineering analysis concepts (mechanical/electrical fundamentals) and industry standards.\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\nClearance Level Required: None\nExport Control / ITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.\nTravel Required: Yes, up to 10%.\nWorking Conditions:\nThe diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:\nMust have the ability to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.\nInvolves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.\nWork Authorization Requirement:\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.\nSalary: $100,000 - $142,000 annually\nSalary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.\nBenefits:\nOur benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.\nDZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. 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