NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is looking to hire a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer to own the transition of precision-molded elastomer and rubber solutions from concept to the production floor. If you have 5+ years of experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and love solving complex process engineering puzzles, we want to talk to you.

What you'll do:
• Own the launch lifecycle:
Translate complex aerospace/defense drawings into flawless production realities (BOMs, routers, work instructions, and labor standards).
• Master the elastomer process:
Define parameters and optimize manufacturing for custom elastomeric and polymer-based products—including compression, transfer, injection molding, extrusion, and advanced rubber-to-metal bonding.
• Tooling & Producibility:
Design and implement custom tooling, fixtures, jigs, templates, and secondary processing aids specifically tailored for flexible polymer behaviors.
• Drive manufacturability:
Partner early with Design Engineering to conduct DFM reviews, evaluate compound/material process constraints, and reduce inspection challenges.
• Validate & scale:
Run prototype/pilot trials, lead production readiness reviews, and utilize PFMEAs and root cause analysis to stabilize manufacturing and minimize material scrap.

What you bring:

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Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, or similar) + 5+ years of NPI/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Elastomer Expertise:
Hands-on knowledge of rubber/polymer manufacturing (molding, extrusion, coatings, and secondary operations).
• The Toolkit:
Strong grasp of GD&T, CAD (for jigs/fixtures), and material validation methods.
• Industry Know-How:
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated AS9100 environments is a massive plus.
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Bonus Points:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ERP/MRP fluency, or automated/additive manufacturing experience.