Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Engineer (FAA/QA)

Communications & Power Industries, Inc.; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Radant Technologies Division designs and manufactures composite radomes, reflectors, and structural composites for aerospace and defense programs. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will improve production processes, ensure quality, and lead cross-functional teams across management, engineering, and operations to support airborne products.

The role emphasizes LEAN practices, Six Sigma, and AS9100D alignment, with responsibilities spanning qualification planning, FMEA, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum five+ years of related engineering experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of quality concepts and tools such as Six Sigma, TQM, QFD, SPC, DOE, ANOVA, CMM (Faro Arm), and NDI.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support across programs, product lines, and production process areas, focusing on Airborne products.
• Support objectives related to customer advocacy, regulatory compliance, and competitiveness.
• Interface with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Customers to ensure understanding and implementation of Operating Procedures, Process Specifications, and QMS.
• Experience with FAA Certification projects, including FAA Conformity Inspections and interface with DER’s, MIDO, or ODA.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

APQP

FMEA

QMS

Aerospace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace or equivalent

Tools

Faro Arm (CMM)

MS Office

Job description

CPI Radant Technologies Division designs and manufactures composite radomes, reflectors, and structural composites for aerospace and defense programs. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will improve production processes, ensure quality, and lead cross-functional teams across management, engineering, and operations to support airborne products.

The role emphasizes LEAN practices, Six Sigma, and AS9100D alignment, with responsibilities spanning qualification planning, FMEA, and collaboration with