# Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** California
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $145k – $219k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Manufacturing Processes, New Product Introduction, Lean Manufacturing, Time Studies, Modapts, Most, Capacity Analysis, Line Balancing, Oee, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SQL, Power BI, Python
**Posted:** 2026-08-18

> Leads manufacturing process development and optimization from NPI through high-volume production, improving capacity, labor efficiency, quality, and scalability. Requires 7+ years of experience, strong Lean and industrial engineering expertise, cross-functional project leadership, and hands-on analytical capabilities.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including manufacturing processes, production line layouts, tooling requirements, labor models, and ramp plans from prototype through mass production.
- Develop and maintain standardized work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
- Conduct time studies using MODAPTS, MOST, PMTS, or traditional stopwatch methods to establish labor standards and identify productivity opportunities.
- Perform capacity studies, line balancing, and production modeling to identify bottlenecks and ensure manufacturing readiness.
- Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, and production metrics to improve throughput and equipment utilization.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve ergonomics, enhance quality, and increase operational efficiency.
- Partner with Manufacturing Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Test Engineering on product introductions and engineering changes.
- Manage manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements.
- Develop business cases for capital equipment, automation, tooling, and process improvements.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle, from NPI through high-volume production.
- Hands-on experience with time studies using MOST, MODAPTS, PMTS, or industrial engineering methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of standard work, labor balancing, work measurement, and continuous improvement.
- Experience with capacity analysis, production planning, line balancing, and OEE analysis.
- Project management experience leading cross-functional manufacturing initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, value stream mapping, waste elimination, visual management, root cause analysis, and Kaizen.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar software.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with SQL, Power BI, Python, or other data analysis tools.
- Ability to develop and interpret manufacturing layouts, process flows, and facility models using CAD or similar software.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Willingness to support production operations and occasional off-shift activities.

## Benefits and Compensation
- Annual base salary range: $145,000–$219,000.
- Equity in the form of stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.
- FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions.

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