Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Assemblies

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. We are seeking a self starting and innovative Manufacturing Engineer who wants to drive manufacturing initiatives and improvements. You will touch the entire process from DFM and commissioning, through manufacturing ramp and to testing and validation. The ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with hands-on experience in mechanical and electronic assembly production.   Process Innovation - Conceptualize, develop, and implement processes and improvements to new and existing products - Analyze production workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce waste, cost, and downtime. - Develop and document process parameters, SOPs, and quality control standards.   Drone Production Support - Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve issues related to electromechanical assemblies and validation, such as mechanical assemblies, CNC machined components, carbon fibre layup, Final assembly and unit testing. - Facilitate day to day production support of drone production. - Mentor and guide technicians and engineers to best engineering practices to meet AS9100D ISO9001 defense manufacturing requirements. - Provide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations.   Tooling & Equipment - Specify and design tools, jigs, and fixtures to streamline assembly and manufacturing. - Manage procurement and validation of new equipment, including FAT and SAT.   Cross-functional Collaboration - Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability. - Participate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews during product development. - Coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure consistent production quality.   Quality and Testing - Define and create in-process validation and testing processes - Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for final drone assembly and mechanical drone components. - Ensure workplace safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, RoHS).