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Red Cat Holdings · 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Valdosta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing manufacturing processes and leading the launch of innovative unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) into a lean manufacturing environment, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop new manufacturing processes that include infusion processes, finishing processes, automation integration, assembly and manufacturing flow improvements. Engineer the solutions and then implement training, SOP’s, Tools, fixturing, facility changes, equipment startups, etc

Create, maintain, and report out on project charters and timelines

Work in conjunction with product engineering to launch new products

Design and implement tests and experiments for product and process development projects

Composite Materials Kits - Develop, maintain, and improve composite material digital patterns including for fiberglass, carbon, foam core and structural reinforcements

Manufacturing Documentation - Develop and update manufacturing documentation to be used by Production (i.e. - lamination schedules, core and reinforcement layouts, process work instructions, quality management system, etc.)

Manufacturing Tools - Identify and develop tools (ex: jigs and fixtures) for increased productivity or reduction of non-value-added costs. Ability to construct jigs, fixtures and right sized tooling

Bill of Materials - Coordinate BOM development and changes to improve accuracy, develop kits, etc

Bill of Labor - Develop labor costing for new products during Product Development timeframe and for existing products as a result of any ECN driven changes

Personally lead by example by adhering to all safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team

Ensure proper PPE, tools, equipment, and material handling equipment is used correctly

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment

Be an active safety committee member, leading safety improvements and training

Manage all material handling and chemical storage processes

Lead efforts to reduce direct labor and material costs by simplifying lamination, post-finishing and assembly processes, selecting alternative materials, redesigning components, etc

Identify, coordinate and implement any engineering changes with all affected shops. Utilize the ECN system to document and communicate defined engineering changes

Work with Manufacturing Leaders and Quality Assurance to evaluate and address production issues, both product and process in nature

Identify and report any discrepancies, malfunctions, or quality issues to manager or manufacturing engineers

Be a part of new model design reviews and prototyping of new products and processes

Adhere to all company quality procedures

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringComposites ExperienceCADD SkillsDesign of ExperimentsISO-Lean ManufacturingMicrosoft SolutionsCommunicationTeamwork SkillsAttention to Detail