Manufacturing Engineer

Freefly Systems - Woodinville, WA (Onsite)

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our cutting-edge products to life. You’ll own the creation and optimization of manufacturing processes, collaborate with our Product Development team to ensure designs are ready for production, and partner with external manufacturers to scale our high-performance camera systems and drones. If you’re a hands-on problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

• Own Manufacturing Processes: Develop, document, and validate assembly and test procedures to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability: Collaborate early in the product development process to integrate manufacturing requirements, optimize designs, and ensure smooth transitions from prototype to production.
• Optimize Production: Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, including materials, tooling, and quality control, to reduce costs and lead times while maintaining Freefly’s high standards.
• Manage Production Ramps: Coordinate with external partners to transfer technical documentation and ensure successful scaling of production.
• Analyze and Improve: Conduct failure analysis, leverage data to drive process improvements, and maintain project schedules to meet aggressive timelines.
• Lead with Agility: Track project progress, manage technical documentation, and work cross-functionally to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

• Experienced: 3 years in manufacturing engineering for mid-to-high volume electro-mechanical products (e.g., drones, robotics, cameras, or similar fast-paced industries).
• Technical Expert: Proficient in process documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, CAD/CAM, ERP systems, and reading technical drawings.
• Hands-On Problem Solver: Skilled at analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions with a first-principles mindset.
• Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Results-Driven: Comfortable working with contract manufacturers, managing budgets, and scaling production (experience shipping >5K units is a plus).
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a knack for balancing speed, quality, and innovation without overcomplicating processes.
• Passionate: Enthusiastic about tackling big challenges, building cutting-edge products, and contributing to a fun, optimistic team culture.
• Bonus Points:
• Experience scaling a startup from 0 to 10K units.
• Background in exacting industries like drones, EVs, robotics, or cameras.
• Strong project management and supplier development skills.

• Willingness to travel (up to 30%, including international) to support production ramps with external partners.
• A passion for hands-on work, from building products to collaborating with customers and teams.

At Freefly, you’ll work with a team of innovators who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion and storytelling. We move fast, think big, and have fun solving tough challenges. If you’re ready to take ownership, iterate relentlessly, and ship world-class products, we’d love to hear from you!

• Salary range for this position: $85,000 - $130,000/yr.
• Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits available.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• This position is based in our Headquarters located in Woodinville, Washington. At HQ, we have our engineering, support, and manufacturing teams. This is an onsite position- we are flexible but default should be in-office attendance.
• We’re a small team where everyone wears many hats- you must be able to thrive in that kind of environment. You must be able to tackle problems and ambiguity with a constructive attitude and first principles mindset.
• We’re willing to train someone with the right attitude and talent. We want you to grow with Freefly.
• Even if you don't meet all the listed Required Qualifications but feel like you would succeed at Freefly, please reach out!

• Respond to this posting by emailing careers@freeflysystems.com, include a resume with cover letter in PDF format.
• Your cover letter should explain why you’d make a great fit in this team! 
• There will be an onsite portion to the interview process. 

Check out the products that you will support and have a direct impact to our customers' success!

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