Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics & PCBA)

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home allowance

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace GmbH is seeking a Senior Product Process Engineer (PPE) to apply expertise to the performance, production, and repair of electronic and mechanical products. You will support Operations, the PPE team, the production floor, and external customers with a focus on quality, Rolled Throughput Yield, cost reduction, standardization, reliability, and product readiness for Production and Repair.

You will oversee the transfer of work between suppliers, ensure quality and minimal disruption,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in a similar role managing supplier transitions and production shifts with quality.
• Experience manufacturing electronic and mechanical components, aerospace focus.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9001, EASA & FAA requirements.
• Experience coordinating supplier transitions and supply chain changes.
• Experience with domestic or overseas vendor services.
• Lean and JIT concepts; ability to implement to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks).
• Strong troubleshooting of electronics and mechanical assemblies.
• Statistical analysis capabilities.
• Led complex cross-functional projects during supplier transitions.
• Proficient with MS Office, Visio, and Minitab.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and PLM systems.
• APQP methods (PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, SPC) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply manufacturability methodology to New Product Introduction and product lifecycle.
• Serve as PPE technical lead for internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as Product Owner for multiple products through development to end-of-life.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing, production, and repair plans.
• Develop expertise in electronics/mechanical assemblies and quality-focused production processes.
• Coordinate transfer of production work between suppliers to minimize risk and disruption.
• Ensure supplier capabilities align with specs and provide documentation and training.
• Collaborate with Supplier Management, Quality, and Operations to mitigate transfer risks.
• Drive continuous improvements in Rolled Throughput Yield, safety, on-time delivery, and efficiency.
• Reduce test escapes, defect PPM, and COPQ.
• Troubleshoot boards/assemblies and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Advise management on supplier transition issues and solutions.
• Represent the company in customer and supplier meetings and provide updates.
• Conduct supplier and product audits as required; support audits.

Skills

Lean & JIT

Supplier transitions

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

CAD SolidWorks

MRP/ERP systems

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MRP/ERP systems

PLM Systems

Job description

The Senior Product Process Engineer (PPE) applies technical expertise to the performance, production, and repair of electronic and mechanical products and related components. This role primarily supports Operations, the PPE team, the production floor, and external customers with a focus on quality, Rolled Throughput Yield, cost reduction, standardization, reliability, and product readiness for Production and Repair. Additionally, the Senior PPE is responsible for overseeing the successful transfer of work from one supplier to another, ensuring quality, consistency, and minimal disruption to operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Apply high-quality, manufacturability methodology to the New Product Introduction process and the entire product life cycle

Serve as the PPE technical lead, often representing Operations as a whole, with internal and external customers, Operations (Manufacturing and Supplier Management), Repairs, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Support, and Suppliers

Operate as a Product Owner for multiple products, including leadership and support from product development to end-of-life

Prepare and maintain Manufacturing, Production, and Repair plans for new and existing products

Develop technical expertise and regulatory/quality understanding of electronics, mechanical components, and assemblies, emphasizing repeatable, quality-driven production processes

Oversee and coordinate the transfer of production work from one supplier to another, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, maintaining production schedules, and minimizing quality risks during the transition process

Ensure the new supplier's capabilities align with product specifications and that all necessary documentation and training are provided

Collaborate with Supplier Management, Quality, and Operations to mitigate risks during the transfer process and ensure seamless integration into existing workflows

Responsible for continual improvements in Rolled Throughput Yield, safety, on-time delivery, efficiency, and response time

Continuously reduce test escapes, defect PPM, and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)

Troubleshoot electronic boards/assemblies and electromechanical components that fail functional tests

Identify root cause and corrective action to ensure problem containment, correction, and recurrence prevention

Advise management on issues related to supplier transitions and provide recommended solutions

Represent the company during onsite/offsite customer and supplier meetings and provide management with updates

Conduct Supplier & Product audits as required by the Manager

Participate and support customer, regulatory, and on-site audits

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6+ years of experience working in a similar role, including experience in managing supplier transitions, ensuring smooth production shifts while maintaining quality standards
• Prior experience in the manufacture of electronic and mechanical components, particularly for Aerospace applications
• Working knowledge of and compliance with ISO9001, AS9001, EASA & FAA requirements
• Experience in coordinating supplier transitions or managing supply chain changes, with an emphasis on maintaining product quality and meeting production deadlines during supplier shifts
• Experience utilizing and/or coordinating with domestic or overseas vendor services
• Working knowledge and use of Lean and JIT concepts – (Kaizen, Kanban, Poke Yoke, Six Sigma, 8-D, DMAIC, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM))
• Proficient with Lean and JIT concepts, and able to implement them to increase productivity and remove waste
• CAD/CAM (Solidworks) experience
• Solid troubleshooting skills with electronics and mechanical assemblies
• Statistical analysis capabilities
• Has led complex projects and programs with a cross-functional team where influence and leadership are key to success, especially during supplier transitions
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Visio, and Minitab
• Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems and PLM Systems
• Previous experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) or the components of APQP (PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, SPC) highly desired

The starting pay range for this position is $112,000 to $127,000 per year however, the 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:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• 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