The posting
Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.
We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.
If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.
You in This Role In This Role You’ll oversee the assembly, inspection, and preparation of FPV headset components, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to production standards. You’ll manage a team of assemblers, drive operational consistency, and act as the point of escalation for quality or workflow issues. This role requires leadership, hands-on understanding of headset assembly, and a commitment to developing your team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision is non-negotiable.
If you’re passionate about coaching, process improvement, and delivering mission-critical quality, you’ll thrive here. This is your chance to lead a growing U.S.-based manufacturing team and ensure our products meet the high standards required for real-world drone operations.
A Day in the Life
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of headset assembly
- Ensure all workstations meet standard production, quality, and safety standards for optimal output
- Conduct quality inspections of components and assembled products
- Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate equipment or workflow issues
- Train, mentor, and support assemblers to develop skills and maintain performance
- Monitor adherence to ESD, safety, and quality protocols
- Collaborate with management to implement process improvements
- Maintain documentation of production, quality, and team performance metrics
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team of headset assemblers to deliver high-quality FPV headset assemblies
- Drive accountability and craftsmanship at the workstation and team level
- Ensure production schedules and output targets are met without compromising quality
- Develop team members’ skills through coaching, training, and feedback
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce defects
- Serve as the escalation point for quality, safety, or operational issues
- Represent U.S. manufacturing standards through leadership, attention to detail, and process consistency
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership and team management experience, preferably in manufacturing or electronics assembly
- Hands-on familiarity with assembly, inspection, and quality control processes
- Commitment to safety, quality, and ESD compliance
- Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement techniques
- Ability to stand, observe, and support production for extended periods
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong understanding of assembly processes and quality control
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a production environment
Preferred:
- Electronics or manufacturing assembly experience
- Experience with FPV headset components or small electronic devices
- Familiarity with SOPs, ESD protocols, and production metrics
- Previous supervisory or coaching experience in a production environment
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership experience in a growing U.S.-based manufacturing operation
- Opportunity to shape team performance and uphold high-quality standards
- Exposure to advanced drone technologies used in enterprise and defense applications
- Stable work with clear expectations, measurable goals, and a culture of accountability
- Skill development in leadership, quality control, and manufacturing operations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary rate based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee product discounts
- Compensation $75,000
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is performed in a manufacturing and electronics assembly environment with ESD controls. Supervisors are expected to be hands-on and actively support the team while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production protocols.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to perform hands-on observations and support repetitive tasks as needed
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Ability to work in a production environment with moderate noise levels
Compensation $75,000
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Daily Catered Lunches
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment
