Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Matternet designs, builds, and operates autonomous drone networks that enable ultra-fast, low-cost, and zero-emission package delivery. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to establish efficient and robust manufacturing processes and to manage production builds, ensuring the highest levels of product quality and reliability.

You will:

• Develop and execute Matternet’s overall manufacturing strategy to meet current and future production demands, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with external manufacturing partners and vendors as needed, ensuring strong relationships and effective collaboration.
• Develop, document, and implement manufacturing processes for Matternet aircraft and accessories.
• Coordinate implementation of changes to design and process to ensure smooth transition between revisions of parts and products.
• Create and maintain KPIs for manufacturing to monitor progress and changes in output or quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing processes, leveraging lean manufacturing principles and data-driven analysis to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to manufacturing and to resolve any manufacturing-related challenges.
• Optimize the manufacturing space including material storage, product flow, and line layouts.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Provide feedback to Engineering teams to improve product designs for manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience building complex electromechanical products in significant volume.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to manufacturing.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a history of effectively working in cross-functional team environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing an aircraft system
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to UAVs
• Knowledge of electrical systems integration

Work Environment:

• This is an onsite role with opportunities for hands-on work in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• Salary $150k-$200k plus stock options. This is a general range based on data from the SF bay area. Final compensation is based on level, experience and location
• Free health plan and One Medical Subscription
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)