NPI Engineer 1

JobSquad (United States); Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The JobSquad Solutions Team is seeking a NPI Engineer 1 in Hollywood, FL to drive the New Product Introduction process for aerospace/defense components. In this hybrid role, you will bridge design, manufacturing, test, and quality, owning the deliverables required to certify flight-critical hardware.

You will collaborate with program management, design and manufacturing engineering, quality, customers, and third-party labs, serving as the on-site technical representative during qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense product development, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or quality engineering, with demonstrated experience in at least two of these areas.
• Hands-on experience authoring technical deliverables for aerospace hardware, such as test plans and reports, quality plans, FAI packages, or certification documentation.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate, audit-ready documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously while supporting program schedules.
• Ability to travel to third-party test laboratories, customers, and suppliers as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical path from design release to production and certification for new products across aerospace and defense programs.
• Evaluate customer models, drawings, specifications, and statements of work to assess manufacturability, testability, and certification requirements during contract review.
• Provide DfAM/DFT feedback to design engineering; modify CAD models in Siemens NX as required.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including routers, work instructions, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams with manufacturing and quality engineering.
• Design or specify tools and fixtures for build, post-processing, inspection, and test.
• Interpret inspection results and test results to determine part conformance and drive corrective action.
• Develop qualification and acceptance test plans, procedures, and reports to customer requirements and standards.
• Serve as on-site technical representative at third-party labs; witness testing and coordinate with customer and lab personnel.
• Support internal testing and data analysis; lead root cause investigations as needed.
• Prepare SDRL/CDRL documentation to certify aerospace-grade components (APQP, FAI, CSI, Calibration docs).
• Develop tools to track deliverables, test status, and compliance findings to ensure on-time submittal.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

3D CAD proficiency

Technical writing

GD&T

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Opcenter

Python

MATLAB

Job description

• JOB TITLE: NPI Engineer 1
• LOCATION: Hollywood, FL
• PAY: $85000.00–$110000.00/yr

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a NPI Engineer 1 to work at a company located in the Hollywood, FL area!

SUMMARY: The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer is responsible for carrying additively manufactured aerospace and defense components from design release through qualification and into rate production. This hybrid role bridges design, manufacturing, test, and quality, and owns the technical deliverables required to certify flight‑critical hardware. The NPI Engineer works directly with program management, design and manufacturing engineering, quality, customers, and third‑party test laboratories, and serves as the company’s on‑site technical representative during qualification testing.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will own the technical path from design release to production and certification for new products across the company’s aerospace and defense programs.

Design & Manufacturability

• Evaluate customer models, drawings, specifications, and statements of work to assess manufacturability, testability, and certification requirements during contract review
• Provide design‑for‑additive‑manufacturing (DfAM) and design‑for‑test feedback to design engineering; manipulate and modify CAD models in Siemens NX as required
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including routers, work instructions, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams in collaboration with manufacturing and quality engineering
• Design or specify tools and fixtures for build, post‑processing, inspection, and test
• Interpret dimensional inspection results (CMM, CT, X‑ray, structured light scanning) and metallurgical and mechanical test results to determine part conformance and drive corrective action
• Support the transition of components from development into rate production, including process FMEA, control plans, and process capability studies

Test & Qualification

• Develop qualification and acceptance test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with customer requirements and applicable standards
• Serve as the company’s on‑site technical representative at third‑party qualification test laboratories; witness testing, resolve anomalies in real time, and coordinate with customer and laboratory personnel
• Support internal testing, including flow, pressure, leak, and thermal performance testing; perform data reduction, analysis, and reporting
• Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations for test failures and nonconformances
• Identify product and process improvements to increase test yield and reduce cost
• Certification & Program Deliverables:
• Author, maintain, and deliver the SDRL/CDRL documentation required to certify aerospace‑grade components, including:
• Advanced Product Quality Plan (APQP), including verification requirements and First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Critical Safety Items (CSI) Management Plan
• Calibration and Measurement Requirements Summary
• Accuracy and Performance Control Document
• Configuration Management Process Certification
• Develop tools to track deliverables, test status, and compliance findings to ensure on‑time submittal against program schedules
• Maintain configuration control of drawings, specifications, and process documentation; support engineering change proposals and change impact assessments
• Interface with customer engineering, customer quality, and government representatives for document reviews, source inspections, and approvals
• Prepare status updates and communicate technical progress, risks, and mitigations to program management and leadership
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and help establish repeatable NPI processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense product development, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or quality engineering, with demonstrated experience in at least two of these areas
• Hands‑on experience authoring technical deliverables for aerospace hardware, such as test plans and reports, quality plans, FAI packages, or certification documentation
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate, audit‑ready documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously while supporting program schedules
• Ability to travel to third‑party test laboratories, customers, and suppliers as required
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national

Desired

• Experience with APQP/PPAP per AS9145 and First Article Inspection per AS9102
• Familiarity with DoD Critical Safety Item (CSI) requirements for military aviation programs
• Configuration management experience per SAE EIA-649 or equivalent
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement systems, including measurement system analysis (MSA / Gage R&R)
• Experience with environmental and qualification testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810) and witnessing tests at third‑party laboratories
• Additive manufacturing experience, including post‑processing, heat treatment, and hot isostatic pressing (HIP)
• Experience with heat exchangers, thermal management hardware, or fluid systems
• Familiarity with DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and process capability analysis
• Experience using Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and Opcenter
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Background checks and Drug Screenings will be completed on all candidates considered for hire.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment,
• Read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Work on Specialized equipment

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program (or equivalent work experience)5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense product development, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or quality engineering, with demonstrated experience in at least two of these areasHands‑on experience authoring technical deliverables for aerospace hardware, such as test plans and reports, quality plans, FAI packages, or certification documentationWorking knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirementsProficiency with 3D CAD tools and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate, audit‑ready documentationDemonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously while supporting program schedulesAbility to travel to third‑party test laboratories, customers, and suppliers as requiredMust be a U.S. citizen or national