Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead Operations support for emerging programs, bridging Production, Supply Chain, and Program teams to ensure operational excellence from proposal through low-rate initial production.
Role type
Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
Defense and aerospace hardware systems
Domain
Defense/Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI and transition-to-production practices, manufacturing planning, cost estimation, schedule management, supplier statement of work development, manufacturing readiness evaluation, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace hardware production knowledge
Technologies
PFMECA, tooling/fixturing planning, Production Readiness Reviews
Responsibilities
Lead Operations support for programs across the product lifecycle, Own Operations content in proposals including cost and schedule estimates, Serve as primary interface between Operations and assigned programs, Support production readiness by leading manufacturing planning and design for manufacturing considerations, Partner with supply chain teams to confirm procurement plans and establish supplier Statements of Work, Drive continuous improvement into Operations activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
