Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Aircraft Integration)
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, test, and fabricate Reliable-designed mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical/avionics assemblies, harnessing, interconnects, and COTS products.
- Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements.
- Collaborate with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation in all phases of product development.
- Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management systems, technical bulletins, engineering orders, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
- Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (installation and inspection records, logbook entries, etc.) is utilized and maintained.
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability.
- Ensure an adequate supply of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables necessary for aircraft servicing and maintenance is maintained.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or 7+ years of relevant experience leading aircraft maintenance/modification operations.
- 7+ years of aircraft design, manufacturing, inspection, and/or testing experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs in aerospace, autonomy, or robotics.
- 2+ years of experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter.
Qualifications
- Holder of an FAA-accredited Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
- Prototype/R&D development or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
- Experience with industry or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, CFR 14 CFR 21.137, and/or 14 CFR Part 145.
- Knowledge of highly complex medium to heavy turbine-powered aircraft, their powerplants, flight and stabilization controls, pneumatic, fuel systems, electronic engine, hydraulic, and navigation systems.
- Maintenance and rigging experience on P&W PT6A Engines/Airframes.
- Previous leadership or management experience.
Skills
- Lifelong learning mindset.
- Hands-on experience in a safety-critical environment.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $135,000 to $190,000.
- Stock options.
- Employee medical benefits.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Casual work environment.
Pay
Estimated salary range: $135,000 to $190,000.
Schedule
The position will be located at our facility in Albuquerque, NM, but will require frequent travel to San Martin, California. Must be willing to travel 30% of the time (primarily training in San Martin, CA).
Company Information
Reliable Robotics is a mission-driven engineering team dedicated to making the future of air transportation safer, more convenient, and fundamentally transformative. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in our workplace and in our hiring practices. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.