Manufacturing Rework Specialist

About the role

The Manufacturing Rework Specialist diagnoses, reworks, and improves composite and electromechanical assemblies to meet engineering and quality requirements while supporting production deliverables. This hands-on role ensures materials, tools, and equipment are available and partners with Production Leads, Supervisors, Engineering, and the MRB team to identify root causes, interpret NCRs, and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team has necessary raw materials, tools, consumables, and equipment to meet daily deliverables.
• Monitor and report on quality metrics to support continuous improvement and adherence to standards.
• Track training and skill development within the team to maintain required levels of skillset redundancy across assemblies.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate roadblocks or production issues, acting as a liaison between the Production Leads/Supervisors and the Engineering team.
• Remain actively involved in personal production work alongside the team.
• Support the manufacturing team with the rework of composite parts and/or electromechanical assemblies.
• Support the MRB team with interpretation of NCRs from knowledge of how the parts interact as a single unit and as a whole assembly.
• Create, update, and close NCRs.
• Follow written work instructions to assemble and document the build of each assembly.
• Escalate any process or quality issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Offer suggestions to improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.
• Build and set up test equipment.
• Assist engineering in the development and fabrication of prototype parts and assemblies.
• Utilize basic hand tools to create assemblies.
• Assist engineers as they create, modify, and test products and processes.
• Help create build documentation and work instructions of assemblies.
• Support other functions of the company depending on skills, workload, and prioritization.
• Communicate and escalate any process or quality issues.
• Adhere to safety requirements and promote a safety-first culture.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quick learner, hard-working, with skilled hands and strong attention to detail.
• Technical hands-on capability, including but not limited to wiring, soldering, parts fabrication, assembly, and general shop maintenance.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to verbally communicate, read, and comprehend work instructions and engineering documents.
• Experience operating within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.
• Proficiency with handling lithium-ion batteries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating composite parts and assemblies.
• Experience assembling simple UAV systems.
• Understanding of GD&T tolerancing basics.
• Experience designing tooling and fixtures to support assembly and fabrication.
• Ability to perform simple electronic diagnostics using a multimeter and other equipment.
• Certifications as a trainer for workmanship standards such as IPC, J-STD, etc.
• Ability to use advanced measurement and inspection tools.
• Experience assembling complex UAV systems.
• Firm understanding of GD&T tolerancing and technical drawing standards.
• Proficient with advanced tools and equipment.
• Interpret and understand technical drawings and documents.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans, including a 100% employer-paid option covering employees and their families.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of PTO (80 hours accrued plus 40 hours of holiday break pay), plus Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.
• Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families.
• Supplemental Coverage: Optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Work Environment: Casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.
• Location: San Luis Obispo, CA — an area offering an outstanding quality of life.

Pay

$30.00–$38.00 hourly (non-exempt).

Schedule

This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA.