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About the role
We are seeking a Head of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the development and scale-up of our manufacturing systems for high-volume small unmanned aircraft production. This leader will own the manufacturing engineering organization responsible for translating product designs into robust, automated, production-ready manufacturing systems capable of operating reliably at scale.
What they're looking for
- Experience scaling aerospace or similarly complex hardware from low-rate initial production to hundreds or thousands of units per month
- Experience building an automation and controls engineering function from the ground up
- Experience designing manufacturing systems for products combining mechanical assemblies, electronics, motors, sensors, batteries, composites, or other complex electromechanical technologies
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and quality frameworks such as AS9100
- Experience with MES, equipment connectivity, manufacturing data infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 architectures
- Experience with automated inspection, machine vision, robotic assembly, dispensing, fastening, material handling, or automated test systems
More about this role
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .
We are seeking a Head of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the development and scale-up of our manufacturing systems for high-volume small unmanned aircraft production. This leader will own the manufacturing engineering organization responsible for translating product designs into robust, automated, production-ready manufacturing systems capable of operating reliably at scale.
A major focus of this role will be factory automation, controls engineering, equipment development, and manufacturing systems architecture. You will build and lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning manufacturing engineering, automation and controls, equipment engineering, process development, and production industrialization.
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