Product Introduction; NPI) Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Location:North Phoenix (101 & Cave Creek Rd)

Full time, on-site position

REQUIRED:Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer leads the transition of new aerospace and precision-machined products from design through quoting, first article, and stable production. This role partners with Design Engineering, CNC Programmers, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to develop robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, quality,and delivery targets from the first build. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer applies Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO/AS9100 methodologies and delivers mature processes to production with complete documentation.

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer will also actively participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement efforts.

• Own the NPIprocess for assigned programs from RFQ and contract review through first article inspection (FAI) and production release, driving projects to committed schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and models during quoting and contract review; identify manufacturability risks, long-lead items, tooling needs, and process capability gaps.
• Support quoting by developing process routings, cycle-time and setup estimates, tooling and fixture requirements, and outside-processing plans.
• Develop detailed manufacturing process plans and routers for new products, including special processes (heat treat, nitride, anodize, plating, etc.).
• Lead Designfor Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with Design Engineering, CNC Programmer sand customers, including design for cost, test, and assembly; recommend and document design changes.
• Designandrelease work-holding fixtures and tooling for machining, welding, and assembly operations; manage fixture build and validation.
• Plan and coordinate prototype, pilot, and first-article builds; troubleshoot issues onthefloor with urgency to protect schedule.
• Support FAIper AS9102, including ballooned drawings, process documentation, and customersubmittals, in partnership with Quality.
• Develop andapply risk-management tools such as PFMEA and control plans; support process validation and capability studies (e.g., Cpk) on key characteristics.
• Develop work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process workflows, and complete a structured handoff to Production and Operations.
• Create and maintain engineering models, assemblies, and detail drawings in SOLIDWORKS;apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Manage engineering change requests and revision control for new programs; maintain NPIproject status, milestones, and risk logs, and communicate them to leadership and customers.
• Identify cost, yield, and cycle-time improvements on new programs and carry lessons learned into future NPI projects.
• Integrate Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO/AS9100 methodology into NPI planning anddaily work.

• Bachelor'sdegree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3years of related manufacturing engineering experience, including participation in new product introduction or new program launches.
• Hands-on 3
  
  DCAD experience required.
• Experience creating comprehensive process routers, manufacturing drawings, and process documentation for new parts.
• Working familiarity with CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, multi-axis equipment,etc.).
• Working familiarity with ancillary metal processing (heat treat, nitride, anodize,plating, etc.).
• Working knowledge of first article inspection (AS9102), PFMEA, control plans, and process capability concepts.
• Ability toquickly and accurately interpret blueprints and associated technical specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong technical writing skills, particularly for operational instructions and procedures.
• Ability towork independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including customer-facing interaction.
• Regular,consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected…