NPI Manufacturing Engineer for Aerospace/Defense Hardware

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Gold healthcare benefits

Holidays: Generous holiday calendar

Equity: Attractive equity packages

Time Off: Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Ibis Industries, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive NPI programs and establish scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes for electromechanical hardware.

You will own portions of the manufacturing value chain and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design for manufacturability and supply chain readiness. The role requires hands-on experience in transitioning prototypes to high-volume production, developing robust process flows, and writing essential

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or electromechanical hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI to transition prototypes to high-volume contract manufacturing with manufacturability focus.
• Own all or part of the manufacturing value chain for high-complexity products, including DFM and process development.
• Develop process flows by breaking down complex assemblies into subassemblies and sub-processes.
• Create and manage manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and inspection plans.
• Oversee installation of new manufacturing systems, including machinery and automation, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor supply chain, from sourcing to ongoing issue resolution and ECO implementation.
• Collaborate with QA, Design Engineering, Technicians, and PMs to set quality standards and milestones.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives in the building process.

Skills

NPI experience

Electromechanical hardware

Process optimization

DFM (design for manufacturability)

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CCB/change control

Job description

Ibis Industries, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive NPI programs and establish scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes for electromechanical hardware.

You will own portions of the manufacturing value chain and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design for manufacturability and supply chain readiness. The role requires hands-on experience in transitioning prototypes to high-volume production, developing robust process flows, and writing essential