Manufacturing Engineer

KH Aerospace

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in manufacturing engineering with focus on work instructions and change management
  • Ability to read and validate engineering drawings and CAD models
  • Experience with configuration control and quality management systems like ISO 9001
  • 3+ years in developing manufacturing documentation and processes
  • Hands-on approach with ownership of project tasks
  • Local to the Bay Area with commute to Emeryville required
  • US citizen able to obtain secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead creation and maintenance of Manufacturing Work Instructions and operating procedures
  • Manage change implementation from engineering to production including ECO reviews
  • Validate technical data packages for accuracy before release
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop necessary manufacturing aids and fixtures
  • Provide hands-on support for initial production builds and process troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Complete health care package
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a detail oriented Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys developing procedures and processes. You will be part of a fast moving team executing vital tasks in support of the development, testing, and manufacturing of the KHA family of Ultra Long Endurance aircrafts. This individual should also be comfortable traveling in support of production related tasks.

Location: CA Office (Emeryville)

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the creation, maintenance, and distribution of detailed Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI) and standard operating procedures for all assembly and test processes.
  • Own the change implementation process from engineering to production, including reviewing, validating, and incorporating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  • Validate technical data packages, including engineering drawings, CAD files, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), to ensure accuracy and manufacturability before release.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and qualify all necessary manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Perform hands-on support for initial production builds, process optimization, and troubleshooting.

Requirements:
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role focused on work instructions and change management (ECO/ECR).
  • Proven ability to read, interpret, and validate engineering drawings, CAD models, and BOMs.
  • Experience with configuration control and formal quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, MRL/AS9100 standards).
  • 3+ years of experience developing manufacturing documentation and process development.
  • Comfortable being hands on and ability to take ownership and drive projects/tasks to completion.
  • Local to the Bay Area, commuting to Emeryville office required (CA).
  • US citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance.

Plus:
  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • Model Airplane building/flying experience
  • Veteran

Compensation:

Complete health care package

Next Step:

Please submit your resume, contact information and a short paragraph outlining why you believe this position is a good fit. We will reach out to you directly over the phone for next steps.

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