Manufacturing Software Engineer

You in This Role As a Manufacturing Software Engineer, you will design, build, and own the software

systems that power Unusual Machines’ production operations. You will develop a custom Manufacturing

Execution System (MES) and supporting applications that integrate equipment, operators, quality

systems, and ERP tools to deliver real-time visibility, control, and traceability on the facility floor.

This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and

enjoys working directly with operators, technicians, and engineers. You will operate at the intersection of

software development and manufacturing execution, rapidly deploying tools that directly impact

throughput, quality, and operational efficiency.

This role involves building systems from the ground up with no existing MES roadmap. You’ll define

how production data is captured, visualized, and acted upon, while continuously iterating based on real-

world facility feedback.

A Day in the Life

Designing and developing a custom MES tailored to our production workflows

Building internal web applications and dashboards for operators, technicians, supervisors, and

engineers

Spending time on the manufacturing floor to understand workflows, pain points, and data flows

Translating operational needs into technical requirements and rapidly implementing solutions

Developing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that reduce errors and improve traceability

Integrating real-time data from equipment, test stations, barcode scanners, and production tools

Connecting MES applications with ERP, quality systems, inventory databases, and internal tools

Using automation tools (e.g., Zapier) to streamline workflows and enable low-code integrations

where appropriate

Deploying updates frequently, gathering user feedback, and iterating in short development cycles

Supporting production during active manufacturing and ensuring system reliability

Creating documentation for new features, workflows, and integrations

Collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams

What You’ll Do

Architect and build a Manufacturing Execution System from the ground up

Own internal manufacturing software applications from design through deployment and support

Develop dashboards and interfaces that provide real-time production visibility

Implement reliable data capture from production equipment and test infrastructure

Build and maintain integrations with ERP and quality management systems

Rapidly prototype, deploy, and refine software based on operator and stakeholder feedback

Ensure manufacturing systems support quality, traceability, and operational efficiency

Define and improve digital workflows across the facility

Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through software

What You’ll Bring

Required:

Experience developing software within or closely alongside a manufacturing organization

Strong experience with modern web application frameworks, databases, and cloud deployment

Hands-on experience building dashboards, operator interfaces, and data-driven tools

Ability to work safely and confidently around production equipment and active manufacturing

lines

Experience gathering requirements directly from operators, engineers, and supervisors

Strong understanding of workflow mapping, data flows, and manufacturing operations

Experience integrating with ERP and QMS systems, including custom connectors

Familiarity with automation tools such as Zapier or similar platforms

Proven ability to iterate quickly, deploy improvements, and respond to user feedback

Strong communication skills and a self-directed, proactive mindset

Preferred:

Experience building or supporting MES or facility-floor software systems

Experience in high-mix, fast-scaling manufacturing environments

Prior work supporting production, test, or quality operations

What You’ll Gain

Ownership of manufacturing software systems that directly impact production performance

The opportunity to build an MES and facility software stack from scratch

Close collaboration with manufacturing leadership and operators

High visibility into facility operations and decision-making

A fast-moving role where…