Unusual Machines · 4 days ago
Equipment Engineering Manager
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expUnusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. The Equipment Engineering Manager is responsible for the design, development, procurement, and delivery of custom-built manufacturing equipment and facility tools, leading engineering efforts and managing external suppliers to meet production schedules.
AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own all manufacturing equipment and facility tools, ensuring performance, reliability, and on-time delivery
Lead the design and build of custom machines and tooling, including industrial robotics, conveyors, and vision/camera inspection systems
Manage end-to-end equipment projects, from concept and specification development through design, build, installation, and commissioning
Write detailed equipment specifications and technical requirements for internally built and supplier-built machines
Lead and develop a team of engineers (mechanical, electrical/controls, software, and others), providing technical direction and project oversight
Manage external equipment suppliers and integrators, both domestic and international
Balance in-house development efforts with outsourced builds while maintaining schedule, cost, and quality expectations
Drive creative and innovative approaches to equipment design and problem-solving
Ensure project timelines are met, escalating risks early and knowing when to request additional support
Support customer-facing machine builds and ensure delivery commitments are met, including occasional weekend work when required
Maintain a strong project management discipline with "no stone unturned" execution
Qualification
Required
Proven experience building at least five (5) custom machines from the ground up
Extensive experience with custom machinery design and fabrication in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, including: Industrial robots, Conveyance systems, Vision/camera inspection systems
Demonstrated experience owning facility equipment from design through procurement and operation
Prior experience leading and managing an engineering team responsible for building equipment
Deep understanding of machine design, sourcing, vendor management, and commissioning
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage tight schedules and multiple parallel projects
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee product discounts
Company
Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines is a drone technology developer that designs and manufactures ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164.87M2025-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $72.14M
2025-07-14Post Ipo Equity· $48.5M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $40M
Leadership Team
Allan Evans
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Camden
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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