ManufacturingEngineer

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) is an aerospace company specializing in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms for a wide variety of industries. KHA supports a number of customers to carry out missions involving aerial reconnaissance, survey, communication relay and communications provisioning. Endurance, enabled by effective design, is key to these applications and KHA aircraft utilize cutting-edge aircraft design together with on-board intelligence to deliver value for these customers. We are currently seeking a detail oriented Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys developing procedures and processes. You will be part of a fast moving team executing vital tasks in support of the development, testing, and manufacturing of the KHA family of Ultra Long Endurance aircrafts. This individual should also be comfortable traveling in support of production related tasks. Location: CA Office (Emeryville) Responsibilities: Lead the creation, maintenance, and distribution of detailed Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI) and standard operating procedures for all assembly and test processes. Own the change implementation process from engineering to production, including reviewing, validating, and incorporating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Validate technical data packages, including engineering drawings, CAD files, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), to ensure accuracy and manufacturability before release. Work with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and qualify all necessary manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures. Perform hands-on support for initial production builds, process optimization, and troubleshooting. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role focused on work instructions and change management (ECO/ECR). Proven ability to read, interpret, and validate engineering drawings, CAD models, and BOMs. Experience with configuration control and formal quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, MRL/AS9100 standards). 3+ years of experience dev