Director of Manufacturing Engineering & NPI Leader

Htprof

Bay Shore (NY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Htprof is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, digital manufacturing, and NPI. This hands-on leadership role guides complex, flight-critical components from customer drawings through first-article acceptance and stable production.

The role drives improvements in production readiness, reduces NPI lead times, and builds a high-performing technical team while developing a long-term digital manufacturing strategy for multiple facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent combo possible.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing.
Strong practical expertise in CATIA manufacturing and CAM workflows, including production programming.
Experience with VERICUT or equivalent NC verification and machine simulation tools.
Experience leading NPI, first-article activities, manufacturing readiness, or production launches.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and supporting technical resources.
Translate customer drawings and CATIA models into production-ready processes.
Guide multi-axis machining strategies for aerospace components and establish CAM standards.
Strengthen CNC verification using VERICUT for accurate models and postprocessors.
Drive NPI activities from design transfer to production launch and readiness reviews.
Develop digital manufacturing roadmaps and drive continuous improvement across facilities.