Description
The Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer will leverage 7+ years of experience establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and MES-driven instructions for aerospace assemblies. This role will drive production stability during early builds and rate acceleration by developing repeatable processes, eliminating waste, and enhancing quality.
Key responsibilities include: Defining the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells. Mapping MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls. Building ergonomic workstations (height/reach zones, shadow boards, calibrated torque tools, ESD controls, POU materials). Creating visual, operator-ready Work Instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points, and MES revision control. Conducting time studies, computing takt/CT, identifying bottlenecks, and leading kaizen improvements. Establishing standardized work, visual controls, job aids, and layered audit systems; iterating with operators. Capturing shop-floor lessons learned defects, build issues, tooling feedback, and driving root cause and corrective action. Partnering with Quality on in-process checks, error-proofing, and FAI readiness. Implementing ECOs, validating process updates, and maintaining work instructions accordingly.
Required qualifications include 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field.