Lead Manufacturing Engineer – NPI (Composites)
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering for advanced composite propeller systems from development builds through low-rate initial production.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (NPI, Composites)
Builds
Propeller systems for Military and Civil applications, including Open Fan technology
Domain
Aerospace, Composite manufacturing
Required skills
Composite manufacturing processes, NPI process leadership, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA/control plans, tooling specification, supplier engagement, process capability analysis, work instruction development, design for manufacture and assembly, lean problem solving
Preferred skills
Regulated industry experience, CAD (CATIA/AutoCAD), GD&T, NDT, automation, virtual manufacturing simulation, H&S/CDM regulations
Technologies
CATIA, AutoCAD, NDT tools, virtual manufacturing simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers; drive the NPI process including project planning and gate readiness; lead the manufacture of development hardware and transition to low rate initial production; define facility requirements for in-line process control; lead tooling design and acquisition; support equipment design, installation, and commissioning; contribute to value engineering and make/buy decisions; ensure compliance with health & safety and CDM regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership