Senior New Product Introduction Engineer
Lead the transition of UAV products from development and prototyping through qualification and full-scale production. Own manufacturing readiness, configuration control, process validation, production support, and continuous improvement while partnering with engineering, quality, suppliers, and oper
Обязанности
- Lead new product introduction from prototype through serial production
- Collaborate with R&D, design, and systems engineering on design for manufacturability and serviceability
- Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation
- Support tooling design, test equipment, and production line setup
- Drive process validation and first article inspections
- Investigate production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Manage engineering change orders and their implementation in production
- Coordinate with suppliers on component quality and availability
- Improve production efficiency through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Support UAV system integration, testing, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Требования
- Bachelor’s or practical engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in new product introduction or production engineering
- Hands-on experience with UAVs, drones, or aerospace assemblies
- Understanding of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, wiring, harnesses, PCB integration, and system testing
- Experience with PLM or ERP systems such as Teamcenter, Priority, or SAP
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
- Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal
Будет плюсом
- Experience with UAV platforms, especially VTOL or fixed-wing systems
- Familiarity with flight testing, ground control systems, and payload integration
- Knowledge of aerospace quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100
- Experience with military or commercial UAV programs
- Experience with composite materials and lightweight structures
- Background in electronics manufacturing or embedded systems
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments