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Avionics Operations Engineer

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Redondo Beach, CA$140k - $205kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Operations Engineer responsible for supporting avionics manufacturing operations, streamlining processes, improving data collection, owning factory layouts, and supporting business initiatives in a development-heavy environment with aggressive timelines and rapid iterations.

Responsibilities

  • Own value stream mapping, capacity planning, productions floor layout to optimize material movement and manufacturing process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF active and passive components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs
  • Develop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking the production process. Define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality
  • Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase yield
  • Ensure cleanroom facilities adhere to cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100)
  • Partner closely with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to transition new avionics products from prototype development to full-scale rate production seamlessly
  • Leverage MRP and ERP systems, and enterprise system teams, to make system enhancements
  • Optimize and accelerate existing and novel manufacturing processes
  • Work with the Avionics Manufacturing team to identify and resolve bottlenecks and pain points
  • Support manufacturing capital projects, including setting up new facilities, automation efforts and new capability development

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Demonstrate experience in developing and improving manufacturing processes
  • Extensive experience with ERP and MES systems
  • Extensive experience with creating dashboards and data visualization systems to track production processes
  • Experience with Siemens NX
  • 5+ years of demonstrated operations/industrial engineering experience

Skills

Required:Value stream mappingCapacity planningManufacturing floor layout designData visualization (dashboards)

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options (for full-time hires)
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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