Aerospace NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Lead RCA & Testing

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPI hoist assembly and qualification programs. You will craft routers, instructions, and shop orders, and provide hands-on technical support during assembly and testing in a regulated aerospace environment.

Experience in analog/digital electronics, PCB testing, motor controls, and ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred; DO-254/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in manufacturing engineering or related field with strong aerospace focus.
• Experience in regulated environments and DO-254/DO-178C is valued.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Generate shop orders, work orders, and manufacturing routers for NPI hoist assembly and testing.
• Develop visual assembly instructions, work instructions, and job aids.
• Create qualification and rework shop orders based on testing results.
• Work with MRB to address rework, repair, and modification requirements.
• Design, modify, and implement mechanical tooling, assembly aids, and electrical test equipment.
• Provide hands-on shop-floor support during assembly, testing, and qualification.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Document technical issues, corrective actions, and solutions.
• Support product qualification and test rejection disposition.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and certification requirements.
• Communicate technical issues and project status with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

NPI Introduction

Aerospace Manufacturing

Shop Orders / Routers

Electromechanical Assembly

ERP/MRP Systems

IFS / SAP / PRISM

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Tooling Design

Electrical Test Equipment

PCB Design

Analog & Digital Electronics

Motor Controls

Controls Design

EMI/EMC Testing

Environmental Testing

Aerospace Standards

DO-254/DO-160 MIL-STD-810

ARP4754A/DO-178C

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Eng / Electrical / Mechanical

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPI hoist assembly and qualification programs. You will craft routers, instructions, and shop orders, and provide hands-on technical support during assembly and testing in a regulated aerospace environment.

Experience in analog/digital electronics, PCB testing, motor controls, and ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred; DO-254/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 familiarity is a plus.