NPI Engineer

Ducommun, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Carson, California is seeking an NPI Engineer. The successful candidate will own all aspects of prototype and tooling build execution for new products, coordinating with various teams to ensure timely delivery. Key qualifications include 5+ years in a similar engineering role and a degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Strong communication skills and proficiency in project planning tools are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or similar role.
• BS in relevant engineering field is required.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end prototype and tooling build execution.
• Coordinates with supply chain and engineering teams.
• Creates detailed manufacturing execution timelines.
• Communicates status and risks to leadership.

Skills

Building routers

Reading engineering drawings

Leading cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Strong communication skills

Education

BS in Manufacturing Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

Job description

NPI Engineer

The NPI Execution Lead owns the execution of prototype and new product builds from design release to physical part completion. Success in this role requires decisive cross-functional coordination, creative problem-solving, a structured execution strategy, and the ability to manage competing, time-sensitive priorities.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Job Summary

• Owns end-to-end of prototype and tooling build execution for new products.
• Acts as the single point accountable for prototype readiness, execution, and delivery dates.
• Coordinates with supply chain, planning, Engineering, and operations to plan and execute prototype and new product builds.
• Creates detailed manufacturing execution timelines.
• Runs prototype risk, readiness, and execution reviews.
• Coordinates with engineering and manufacturing engineering teams to address and implement design changes during prototype build execution.
• Communicates status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.
• Initiates CapEX and requisition requests required for NPI development.
• Generates routers and work orders for new product introductions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience building routers, BOM, and creating work orders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and build plans.
• Experience leading cross functional teams (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Experience and Education

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or similar role.
• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States