Manufacturing Product Introduction Engineer II

About Us

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid‑electric and full‑electric propulsion solutions.

Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product designed to impact aerospace and advanced air mobility.

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing NPI Engineer II to introduce and develop innovative products, highly efficient processes/procedures, and tooling to help streamline operations.

• Introducing new products and qualifications of new processes into manufacturing
• Author Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) and Job Travelers (JTs)
• Define in process Quality Control inspections for manufactured products
• Technical manufacturing development and integration for production
• Quickly solve problems related to production optimization and/or quality including
• Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) or Non‑Conforming (NC) Product
• Break down technical problems, risks and opportunities in the right order to develop and optimize production processes
• Production planning and process validation
• Supplier development
• Create the technical conditions for zero‑defect production
• Create positive team and mentoring relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Continuously improving production processes by developing, qualifying and implementing lean initiatives
• Coordinate or perform Preventive Maintenance and/or repair of manufacturing equipment
• Identify risks and opportunities in the production process and act for continuous improvement
• Strict adherence to the AS9100 QMS

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline and 2 years’ experience preferably in aerospace or defense

• Proven expertise in production design and production support in a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering capacity
• Ability to both communicate and document technical information and processes internally and externally
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • molding processes including tooling design
  • composite part manufacture including tooling design
  • electrical wiring harnesses and cabling manufacture
  • conformal coating and encapsulating electronics assemblies
• Proficient with MS Office
• Structured, analytical and independent way of working
• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of AS9100D Quality Management System or similar tightly regulated industry

• Solid Works Experience
• Industry experience in Aerospace or Defense
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, mechanical FEA simulation tools
• Knowledge of electronics packaging best principles and practices
• CNC and Manual Machining experience - making your own parts
• 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $110,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits. The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required…