Industrialization Manager

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative work schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace is seeking an Industrialization Manager to lead readiness for NPIs, transfers of work, and supplier management on subcontracted programs. You will ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and lines are designed, validated, and optimized for scalability, quality, and cost.

The role connects Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations for a seamless prototype-to-mass production transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial readiness for NPIs from concept to start-of-production with MRL targets.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership in industrialization/NPI

DfM/DfA knowledge

APQP

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

International supply chain negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (D365)

PLM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Industrialization Manager is responsible for leading the industrial readiness for new product introductions (NPI),Transferof work (ToW)) and management of suppliers on subcontracted programs ensuring that manufacturing processes, equipment, and production lines are designed, validated, and optimized for scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role acts as a vital link between Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring a seamless transition from prototype to mass production.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead industrial readiness aspects of the NPI projects from concept to start-of-production, ensuring manufacturing readiness levels (MRL) are met

• Drive Supplier Industrialization Work with external suppliers for critical electronics components (PCBAs, displays; mechanical assemblies), ensuring they can scale to meet airline delivery schedules as well as support the qualification of new suppliers and ensure technical transfer of manufacturing processes to external partners as required

• Act as a central liaison between Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment on project milestones

• Transfer-of-Work Leadership to ensure the seamless relocation of IFE production lines (e.g., RDU's, Servers, Cables and Power supplies) between global manufacturing sites or tier-one suppliers

• Perform comprehensive readiness audits at ToW receiving sites to identify technical, equipment, or skill gaps and drive resolution to ensure seamless transition

• Collaborate with engineering to influence product design, ensuring it meets cost, quality, and volume goals (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly/Cost)

• Drive capacity planning, production ramp-up strategies, and yield initiatives to meet demand while adhering to QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets

• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Quality in development, validation, and documentation of manufacturing processes, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), First Article Inspection (FAI), work instructions, and time studies

• Work with manufacturing team to define, source, and validate production equipment, fixtures, and tooling, ensuring they are robust and efficient

• Collaborate with Quality and Certification teams to ensure manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 and FAA/EASA production requirements

• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and reduce cycle times

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing environment

• 2+ years in a leadership role focused on industrialization or NPI

• Strong knowledge of DfM/DfA, process validation, tooling, and automation technologies

• Proficient in APQP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365), PLM systems, and MS Office Suite

• Project management, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills

• Skilled in negotiating and managing international supply chains for specialized aviation components

• Proven track record of managing high-stakes industrial relocations in the aerospace or high-tech electronics industry

The starting pay range for this position is $119,500 - $134,500 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off