Senior NPI Engineer, Core Technology Products
Core
Drive the transition of complex propulsion, actuator, and electromechanical systems from prototype to high-rate production, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and quality for mission-critical defense applications.
Role type
Senior NPI Engineer (Mechanical/Electromechanical Systems)
Builds
Propulsion systems, actuators, electrical/mechanical assemblies, and test fixtures for defense and aerospace platforms.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI process management, manufacturing process development, test system design, DFM/DFA principles, root cause analysis, tooling and fixture design, statistical process control (SPC), CAD/PLM proficiency, CNC machining, injection molding, casting, sheet metal fabrication, electromechanical assembly
Preferred skills
Propulsion systems expertise, electric motors/gearboxes, environmental testing (vibration/thermal/shock), automated manufacturing, AS9100/MIL-STD standards, Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, CNC machines, injection molding equipment, casting equipment, sheet metal fabrication tools, environmental test chambers
Responsibilities
Own the transition of systems from prototype to high-rate production; Develop and implement test plans for mechanical, electromechanical, and propulsion subsystems; Design scalable manufacturing processes and introduce automation; Support high-rate production teams to troubleshoot and optimize yield; Collaborate with design engineers on DFM; Lead first article builds and pilot production; Define inspection criteria and lead failure analysis; Develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for assembly and testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC