Type: Full‑time / on-person

Location: Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil

Your Role in the Team:

• We are seeking a Production Engineer with a solid understanding of mechanical and electronic components, supply chain operations, and hands-on production support. This role blends production planning and procurement responsibilities, ensuring that prototypes and low-volume builds are completed on time and to specification.
• As part of a multidisciplinary R&D team, you will contribute to the development of new products by delivering high-quality technical solutions that meet international standards. You’ll collaborate with both local and international colleagues and partners.
• You will be responsible for sourcing materials, components, sub-assemblies, and services needed for prototyping, testing, and small-scale production.
• This is a hybrid role ideal for someone with both technical background (e.g. mechanical or mechatronic engineering) and strong coordination capabilities (procurement, vendor management, comex).

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers of drone components (e.g. motors, sensors, carbon fiber structures, PCB assemblies, avionics hardware, electronics).

• Initiate and manage RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, contracts and negotiation terms.
• Calculate landed cost, tariff implications; propose cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality.
• Interface with R&D teams to align on BOMs, lead times, NPI requirements, and dual sourcing
• Support product launches and transitions from prototype to development stage.
• Track shipments, manage lead‑time expectations, resolve supply disruptions, and coordinate customs/import documentation (comex).
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs: delivery performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Assist with compliance for import/export procedures, including customs documentation and certifications.
• Translate engineering drawings and prototypes into production-ready builds, including BOM validation, work instructions, and assembly process definition.
• Maintain documentation for low-rate production, including part traceability, test logs, and nonconformance reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, materials science) or related technical field— or equivalent experience in procurement or production engineering.

• Fluent or professional-level English.
• 3+ years of experience in production or procurement engineering, preferably in R&D, prototyping, or low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity of manufacturing processes, mechanical components, and electronics assembly.
• Familiarity with comex (comércio exterior) and the import of technical items into Brazil is a strong plus.
• Experience with BOMs, supplier management, MRP/ERP systems, and production planning tools.
• Bonus: Knowledge of drone systems, aerospace components, or precision mechatronics.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with technical purchasing.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, soldering, assembly, or testing of mechanical/electronic assemblies.
• Experience working in startups or small, dynamic engineering teams.
• Interest or familiarity with ANAC experimental UAV regulations.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for career growth in a high‑tech environment aligned with Brazil’s UAV industry.

Why Join Us:

At Modirum | Gespi, we foster a culture of innovation, agility, and technical excellence. You’ll work alongside a talented team solving real-world engineering challenges and contributing to breakthrough technologies in aerial systems.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work at the forefront of UAV R&D with domestic and international collaboration.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, bringing prototypes to life.
• Shape cost strategies and supplier relationships that impact product design and performance.
• Influence the growth of drone/UAV innovation in Brazil, helping bridge engineering, supply, and regulatory domains.