Senior Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading aviation technology firm in Oak Creek, WI, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Introduction (NPI). The successful candidate will manage electro-mechanical NPI projects, conduct risk analyses, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and four years of experience in a manufacturing environment are required. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant NPI engineering experience.
• Ability to lead a team and work across departments.
• Experience in an ISO-9001 certified manufacturing environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage electro-mechanical NPI projects successfully.
• Create PFMEA to assess process risks.
• Support design for manufacturability processes.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in electronic or mechanical engineering

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (NPI). In this role, you will be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) into manufacturing from the development phase through release to production, product quality monitoring and reporting, engaging in weekly product meetings, supporting new customer and/or product opportunities on a cross-functional team, and supporting first-time right initiatives. This on-site position is located at our Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Process Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Project management of electro-mechanical NPI projects
• Creates PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to understand process risk analysis of new product
• Input estimated labor times and monitor actual labor times
• Support the quoting process providing labor estimates
• Support design for manufacturability
• Setup and maintain manufacturing product structures in ERP system
• Work with process engineering to drive document completion: routings, build instructions, etc.
• Facilitate pre-build meetings and drive for completion of NPI Build Readiness Checklists
• Assure build materials and tools are available to meet project schedules
• Support NPI builds to meet project schedule requirements
• Represent manufacturing operations at weekly product meetings with the cross-functional team
• Support new customer proposals by providing compliance information

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in electronic or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum four years of relevant NPI engineering experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and group presentations)
• Exhibits interpersonal skills necessary to lead a team and work across departments in the organization respectfully

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO-9001 certified manufacturing environment
• Experience with FAA-certified product development and manufacturing
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
• Experience in project management

About Astronautics

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future. At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment. Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Equal Opportunity We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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