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)
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, tooling specification, supplier engagement, process capability analysis, work instruction development, Lean/Six Sigma problem solving
Preferred skills
Regulated industry experience, CAD (CATIA/AutoCAD), GD&T, NDT, 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 NPI process adherence including project planning and gate readiness; Champion APQP and PPAP; Define facility requirements for in-line process control; Lead manufacture of development hardware and trials; Resolve manufacturing engineering issues; Develop test routines for composite processes; Enable ramp-up readiness and process optimization; Influence design for manufacture and assembly; Lead tooling design and acquisition; Support equipment installation and commissioning; Contribute to value engineering and make/buy decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership