R&D Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Core
Lead composite manufacturing R&D and process development to enable electric aviation production, bridging design and manufacturing to scale new technologies.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Composites R&D)
Builds
Next-generation composite manufacturing capabilities for electric aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Composite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (manufacturing processes & facilities)
Required skills
Composite manufacturing methods (AFP, RTM, autoclave, filament winding), NPI scaling, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFM/DFA, DOE/SPC/RCA, CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), ERP/MES systems
Preferred skills
Aerospace composite structures experience, Advanced degree in Materials/Manufacturing Engineering, AS9100/NADCAP familiarity, Facility planning & expansion
Technologies
CATIA, SolidWorks, Minitab, ERP/MES systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate and implement new composite manufacturing technologies, Lead facility expansion and equipment layout planning, Develop and maintain design guides for manufacturing constraints, Partner with design teams on manufacturability reviews, Scale composite methods from R&D validation to production, Troubleshoot manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership