Sr. Manufacturing Design Engineer - eMotor
Core
Lead the transition of complex electric propulsion hardware (stators, rotors, housings, gearboxes) from prototyping to scalable mass production for an all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (eVTOL propulsion systems)
Builds
High Voltage Electric Propulsion System (EPS) including battery, motor, and propeller assemblies for 4-passenger eVTOL aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / High-Voltage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI) execution, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) development, Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), CAD (NX, AutoCAD), PLM/MES/ERP systems, industrial automation programming, high-voltage safety standards
Preferred skills
EV Drive Unit (DU) assembly expertise, robotics/PLC troubleshooting, aircraft configuration management, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance programs, OEE optimization
Technologies
NX, AutoCAD, PLM, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Spearhead DFM/DFA initiatives to optimize electric powertrain system manufacturability; Lead initial prototype build plans and execute process trials; Define technical specifications for automation equipment and manage vendor development; Develop comprehensive build plans including plant line layouts and optimized part flow; Conduct PFMEAs and establish validation/calibration protocols; Monitor pilot line performance and drive continuous improvement for mass production readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC