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LeadFull-timeAI
Salary Range
$120,000 - $190,000 /year
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role leverages 7+ years of experience establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and MES-driven instructions for aerospace assemblies. The position drives production stability during early builds and rate acceleration by developing repeatable processes, eliminating waste, and enhancing quality.
Key Responsibilities
- →Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells
- →Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls
- →Build ergonomic workstations with height/reach zones, shadow boards, calibrated torque tools, ESD controls, and POU materials
- →Create visual, operator-ready Work Instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points, and MES revision control
- →Conduct time studies, compute takt/CT, identify bottlenecks, and lead kaizen improvements
- →Establish standardized work, visual controls, job aids, and layered audit systems
- →Capture shop-floor lessons learned defects, build issues, and tooling feedback to drive root cause and corrective action
- →Partner with Quality on in-process checks, error-proofing, and FAI readiness
- →Implement ECOs, validate process updates, and maintain work instructions accordingly
Requirements
- ✓7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field
- ✓Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment
- ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly
- ✓Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities
- ✓Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
- ✓Proficiency in CAD software
- ✓Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems
- ✓Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design
- ✓Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Benefits
- ★Pay within range listed plus bonus and equity
- ★Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment
