Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics & PCBA)

RAVE Aerospace LLC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace LLC is seeking a Senior Product Process Engineer (PPE) in Brea, California. The role emphasizes applying technical expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, support Operations, and ensure high-quality product readiness for Production and Repair.

The ideal candidate will manage the New Product Introduction process and oversee supplier transitions, ensuring compliance and minimal operational disruption. This position offers a starting salary range of $98,000 to $125,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in new product introduction and managing production lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and operational processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage supplier transitions.

Responsibilities

• Apply manufacturability methodology to product life cycle.
• Serve as technical lead for multiple products.
• Oversee transfer of production work between suppliers.
• Conduct supplier and product audits as required.
• Identify and mitigate risks during production transitions.

Skills

Technical expertise in electronic and mechanical products

Quality assurance knowledge

Project management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Manufacturing software

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, 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.

The starting pay range for this position is 98,000 to 125,000; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.