Full-Time

Manager – Process Engineering

Posted on 9/12/2024

Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$145k - $195kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentives + Stipends

Mid, Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Python
SQL
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Previously led engineering based teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong electro-mechanical background preferred
  • Capacity planning, cycle time optimization, and bottleneck analysis
  • Design control systems to minimize costs and production issues
  • Develop design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel
  • Prepare material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses and estimated production costs
  • Design the layout of facilities and determine personnel requirements
  • Support staff training for new processes and provide instructions and manuals
  • Proficient in CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
  • Ability to write simple scripts (Python, SQL) to aggregate and analyze defect, yield, and productivity data and generate reports
  • Enthusiasm to dive in and provide engineering creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills
  • Industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with operations, product development, quality, test, and infrastructure teams to define product assembly requirements.
  • Generate timely DFA/DFM feedback and work with engineering organizations to make optimal design trade-offs for Skydio’s long-term success.
  • Design, implement, and validate fixtures, equipment, process controls, and tests to ensure stable manufacturing within fast development schedules.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential productivity and yield losses.
  • Monitor and evaluate product requirements and production efficiencies to drive capacity and throughput improvements.
  • Production equipment maintenance and repair processes.
  • Continuously improve quality and efficiency and reduce cost through reduction of waste and variability using lean and six sigma methods.

Skydio develops and produces autonomous drones, focusing on the Skydio X10 model, which is designed for various industries including defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 is equipped with advanced AI and high-resolution visual and thermal cameras, enabling it to autonomously capture and compile data, making it suitable for challenging inspections. Its compact and modular design allows for easy transport in a backpack, enhancing its versatility. Skydio's business model includes selling these drones and offering services like Skydio Academy, which provides training for users, and regulatory assistance for clients needing waivers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. The Remote Flight Deck feature allows users to control the drone via a browser, adding an extra layer of monitoring. Skydio aims to provide effective tools for data capture in complex environments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$555.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skydio's $170 million Series E funding indicates strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • Partnership with LIGNex1 opens new defense markets for Skydio's autonomous drones.
  • Acquisition of 114 GoPro patents strengthens Skydio's intellectual property portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • Chinese sanctions may limit Skydio's expansion in Asian markets.
  • Competition from Red Cat Holdings, which won a U.S. Army contract, threatens Skydio's defense market share.
  • Potential legal challenges from GoPro patent acquisition could arise if overlaps occur.

What makes Skydio unique

  • Skydio's X10 drone features advanced AI and high-resolution thermal cameras for autonomous data capture.
  • The compact, modular design of Skydio X10 allows for easy portability and versatile use.
  • Remote Flight Deck enables browser-based control, enhancing Skydio's unique autonomous capabilities.

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Benefits

Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave

Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees

401(K)

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days

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