Manufacturing Engineer I/II - 2nd Shift
Zone 5 TechnologiesSan Luis Obispo, California
midFull-timePosted 19 Oct 2026
About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</p>
<p>We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Summary</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> <strong>for Level I:</strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Manufacturing Engineer I supports day-to-day production activities while learning manufacturing processes, tooling, documentation, and quality requirements for UAV systems. This role works closely with technicians, assemblers, quality, and supply chain to support stable production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">Role Summary for Level II: </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8">The </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8">Manufacturing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8"> Engineer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8"> II</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8">independently owns manufacturing processes for assigned assemblies or production areas. This role balances quality, schedule, and cost while supporting scalable production of UAV systems.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88415250 BCX8"> Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.</span></span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW88415250 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities for Level I:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in creating and updating work instructions, travelers, and build documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in first article and validation builds</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collect production data and support continuous improvement initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Gain exposure to automation, robotics, and manufacturing software systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">
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