Aerospace Process Engineer: NPI & Lean Improvement

100Hires, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to translate design intent into production-ready processes within an aerospace environment. You will align tooling, develop VWI, and ensure APQP compliance.

You will lead root-cause investigations, support NPI, drive cost reduction, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize manufacturability across metals such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Inconel.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years aerospace experience.
• MS in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years aerospace experience.
• Fast-paced aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with sheet metal processes, NDT, GD&T, and aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

• Translate design requirements into production-ready documentation per APQP.
• Determine equipment needs, tooling plans, layouts, and new manufacturing concepts.
• Apply operation time standards and develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
• Lead Production Support Teams to resolve issues; perform Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Support NPI through initial build cycles and coordinate tooling design for manufacturing.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and waste elimination; support quoting/estimating with data.
• Collaborate with suppliers and ensure changes are fully documented.
• Validate processes across machining, forming, heat treating, and related operations.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Problem solving

GD&T

Communication

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to translate design intent into production-ready processes within an aerospace environment. You will align tooling, develop VWI, and ensure APQP compliance.

You will lead root-cause investigations, support NPI, drive cost reduction, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize manufacturability across metals such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Inconel.