Process Engineer 3rd Shift (11PM - 7:30AM)

Unusual Machines is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations for high-performance drone components and systems. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving efficiency and quality, reducing downtime, and supporting rapid scaling in a fast-paced environment. The engineer will work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside operators, technicians, and leadership, leading continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting equipment issues. This is a 3rd shift position (11PM - 7:30AM) at the company's Orlando, Florida facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for drone components,
• subassemblies, and finished products
• Analyze workflows to improve throughput, efficiency, yield, and cycle times
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process-related issues
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process flows, and manufacturing
• documentation
• Work closely with production teams to implement standardized manufacturing practices
• Assist with production line setup, balancing, and validation activities
• Monitor KPIs such as scrap rates, downtime, OEE, and first-pass yield
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale-up activities
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve
• manufacturing challenges
• Participate in PFMEA, corrective actions, and process validation activities
• Identify opportunities for automation, poka-yoke, and process improvements
• Train operators and lead technicians on updated manufacturing processes and best
• practices
• Support semi-automated and automated production equipment implementation
• Monitor manufacturing floor performance and production metrics
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis
• Support machine setups and process changeovers
• Analyze quality trends and implement corrective actions
• Work directly with operators and technicians to improve consistency and efficiency
• Support tooling, fixture, and jig improvements
• Update manufacturing and engineering documentation
• Lead a team of manufacturing technicians with day to day activities

Requirements

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis
• Experience creating SOPs and standardized work instructions
• Previous experience working on 3rd shift is required

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial
• Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Experience with automation or semi-automated manufacturing systems
• Experience in drone, aerospace, electronics, automotive, or advanced manufacturing
• environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
• Experience creating SOPs and standardized work instructions
• Hands-on experience with fixtures, tooling, and process development

Benefits

• Equity is included for all exempt positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches