NPI Process Composites Engineer

About the role

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production implementation.
Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes for scalable production.
Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
Develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
Execute process validation plans, first article builds, and production trials.
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze KPIs related to quality, throughput, efficiency, and cost.
Support tooling, labor estimation, and process planning activities.
Train and support technicians during implementation and production ramp-up.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams on materials and process improvements.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production implementation.
• Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes for scalable production.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Execute process validation plans, first article builds, and production trials.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs related to quality, throughput, efficiency, and cost.
• Support tooling, labor estimation, and process planning activities.
• Train and support technicians during implementation and production ramp-up.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams on materials and process improvements.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in composite manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or leading NPI programs in composite manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes from prototype through production.
• Hands-on experience with composite tooling, layup processes, cure cycles, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience supporting production scale-up and process validation.

Qualifications

• Experienced manufacturing engineer with expertise in composite materials and process development.
• Excel in fast-paced production environments, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and collaborate effectively across engineering and operations teams.

Skills

• Experience within aerospace composite manufacturing environments.
• Experience with autoclave curing, vacuum bagging, compression molding, or bladder molding.
• Experience using SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100 environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs, controls systems, or manufacturing automation.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Flexible and Dependent on Experience

Schedule

4/10 Workweek