Manufacturing Product Introduction Engineer II

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 destined 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 for manufacturing, highly efficient processes/procedures, and tooling and fixture design to help streamline operations.

• Introducing new products and qualification of new processes into manufacturing
• Develop and release Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) and Job Travelers (JTs)
• Define in process Quality Control (QC) inspections for manufactured products
• Design Tooling and Fixtures for manufacturing and test aids
• 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
• Create the technical conditions for zero-defect production
• Create positive team and mentoring relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Continuously improve production processes by increasing capacity, eliminating risk and developing, qualifying and implementing lean initiatives
• Coordinate or perform Preventive Maintenance and/or repair of manufacturing equipment
• Strict adherence to the AS9100 QMS
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr Manager of Operations

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline and 2+ years experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS CAD Software under limited or no supervision
• Experience with complex assemblies including PCBA, harnessing, flexible assemblies and electronics enclosures
• Familiarity and operational understanding of GD&T principles
• 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:
• 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

• Manufacturing experience in Aerospace or Defense
• Working knowledge of structural, thermal and dynamic modeling
• Familiarity and operational understanding of electric motors, magnetics, generators, motion control electronics, and power electronics
• CNC and Manual Machining experience
• 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

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 to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here…