New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense in North Phoenix (AZ) seeks an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to drive the transition of new aerospace products from design to production. You will partner with Design, CNC, Quality, and Supply Chain to create robust, cost- effective processes, lead DFMs, and deliver first article and stable production with ISO/AS9100 guidance.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, 3D CAD expertise, and experience with PFMEA/AS9102, tooling, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing engineering experience including NPI or new program launches.
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience.
• Experience creating process routers, manufacturing drawings, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with CNC machining equipment and metal processing.
• Knowledge of AS9102, PFMEA, control plans, and process capability concepts.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Export control: U.S. Person per 22 C.F.R. § 120.15

Responsabilités

• Own the NPI process from RFQ through first article and production release.
• Review drawings and specs for manufacturability risks and tooling needs.
• Develop process routings, cycle-time estimates, and fixture requirements.
• Create detailed manufacturing process plans and routers for new products.
• Lead DFM reviews with design, CNC, and customers; document changes.
• Design and release work-holding fixtures and tooling for machining and assembly.
• Coordinate prototype, pilot, and first-article builds to protect schedule.
• Support FAI per AS9102 with documentation and customer submittals.
• Apply PFMEA and control plans; support process validation and capability studies.
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, and handoffs to production.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Multitasking

Technical writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience

Outils

3D CAD

AS9102 PFMEA / control plans

Description du poste

New ProductIntroduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Location:North Phoenix (101 & Cave Creek Rd)

Full time, on-site position

REQUIRED:Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidatesmust qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, orprotected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Job Summary

The NPI Manufacturing Engineerleads the transition of new aerospace and precision-machined products fromdesign through quoting, first article, and stable production. This rolepartners with Design Engineering, CNC Programmers, Quality, Supply Chain, and customersto develop robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, quality,and delivery targets from the first build. The NPI Manufacturing Engineerapplies Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO/AS9100 methodologies and delivers matureprocesses to production with complete documentation. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer will alsoactively participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the NPIprocess for assigned programs from RFQ and contract review through firstarticle inspection (FAI) and production release, driving projects to committedschedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Reviewcustomer drawings, specifications, and models during quoting and contractreview; identify manufacturability risks, long-lead items, tooling needs, andprocess capability gaps.
• Supportquoting by developing process routings, cycle-time and setup estimates, toolingand fixture requirements, and outside-processing plans.
• Developdetailed manufacturing process plans and routers for new products, includingspecial processes (heat treat, nitride, anodize, plating, etc.).
• Lead Designfor Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with Design Engineering, CNC Programmers,and customers, including design for cost, test, and assembly; recommend anddocument design changes.
• Design andrelease work-holding fixtures and tooling for machining, welding, and assemblyoperations; manage fixture build and validation.
• Plan andcoordinate prototype, pilot, and first-article builds; troubleshoot issues onthe floor with urgency to protect schedule.
• Support FAIper AS9102, including ballooned drawings, process documentation, and customersubmittals, in partnership with Quality.
• Develop andapply risk-management tools such as PFMEA and control plans; support processvalidation and capability studies (e.g., Cpk) on key characteristics.
• Develop workinstructions, standard operating procedures, and process workflows, andcomplete a structured handoff to Production and Operations.
• Create andmaintain engineering models, assemblies, and detail drawings in SOLIDWORKS;apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Manageengineering change requests and revision control for new programs; maintain NPIproject status, milestones, and risk logs, and communicate them to leadershipand customers.
• Identifycost, yield, and cycle-time improvements on new programs and carry lessonslearned into future NPI projects.
• Integrate SixSigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO/AS9100 methodology into NPI planning anddaily work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalentrelevant experience.
• Minimum 3years of related manufacturing engineering experience, including participationin new product introduction or new program launches.
• Hands-on 3DCAD experience required.
• Experiencecreating comprehensive process routers, manufacturing drawings, and processdocumentation for new parts.
• Workingfamiliarity with CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, multi-axis equipment,etc.).
• Workingfamiliarity with ancillary metal processing (heat treat, nitride, anodize,plating, etc.).
• Workingknowledge of first article inspection (AS9102), PFMEA, control plans, andprocess capability concepts.
• Ability toquickly and accurately interpret blueprints and associated technicalspecifications.
• Ability tomanage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines underpressure.
• Strongtechnical writing skills, particularly for operational instructions andprocedures.
• Ability towork independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Excellentverbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, includingcustomer-facing interaction.
• Regular,consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidatesmust qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, orprotected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prioraerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstratedexperience launching new products or programs in a job-shop or build-to-printenvironment.
• SOLIDWORKSexperience strongly preferred.
• Experiencewith AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 FAI submittals.
• Experienceworking with or as a supplier to large aerospace manufacturers.
• Projectmanagement training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or equivalentexperience.
• LeanManufacturing or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt) or equivalentexperience.
• Priorcustomer-facing experience with Honeywell, Woodward, Raytheon, or NorthropGrumman.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work isperformed in both an office setting and an active manufacturing/shop floorenvironment.
• Exposure tomachine shop conditions, including noise, moving equipment, and industrialmaterials; appropriate PPE required in designated areas.
• Ability tostand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extendedperiods.
• Occasionallifting of up to 15 lbs.

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.

CMI Group is a federal subcontractor and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-493. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq