Lead manufacturing development initiatives focused on process modeling, documentation, and production planning. Drive pre-production engineering analysis, fixture design, and comprehensive process documentation to enable multi-part production and lights-out machining operations.

New Product Introduction

• Develop manufacturing processes for new products aligned with established best practices

• Create fixturing methodologies and programming approaches for new aerospace components

• Support purchase order review process to ensure programming lead times meet production start dates

• Validate that programming and production duration will meet quoted hours and delivery commitments

• Ensure new product processes integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing capabilities

CAD/CAM Development & Integration

• Design detailed part, fixture models, and assembly drawings using CAD software

• Develop CAM programming templates and standardized toolpath strategies

• Generate 3D models for visualization and manufacturing communication

• Create detailed part setup drawings and work-holding configuration documentation

• Establish CAD standards and design guidelines for manufacturing consistency

• Generate detailed manufacturing process sheets and routing documents to ensure customer requirements are met

Multi-Part and Lights-Out Production Planning

• Develop family-of-parts grouping strategies and production batching methodologies

• Develop tombstone strategies to enable lights out machining

• Create comprehensive setup sheets and operator work instructions for unmanned operations with process monitoring protocols

• Develop methods using multiple fixtures for small to midsize parts to enable lights-out machining

Production Support & Optimization

• Provide technical support for production implementation of new processes

• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and recommend process improvements

• Coordinate with programming and operations teams to refine manufacturing processes

• Collaborate with programming team to develop standardized tool packages and best practices

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 quality standards

• Complete all required training and certification programs

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering desired

• Minimum 3+ years in process engineering or manufacturing development

• Proven ability to create comprehensive technical documentation

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, and CAD/CAM software systems

• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards and quality requirements

• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Understanding of traceability and documentation requirements

Personal skills/attributes¨NBSP;

• Exceptional attention to detail with focus on accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent project management skills

• Effective communication skills for presenting technical concepts

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

Creative thinking for innovative manufacturing solutions

Systematic approach to documentation and change control

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Supplier Management
• Process Engineering
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Engineering Degree
• AS9100 Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Quality Control Software

Salary info:

$20 - $40 / hr