Lead New Product Introduction Execution: Lead the Composites NPI Engineering team through part introduction, build readiness, process development, and production release for composite aircraft structures
Drive Manufacturing Readiness: Own readiness of parts, tools, manufacturing work instructions, ply definitions, CNC trim data, inspection requirements, and production documentation prior to release to the floor
Support Design for Manufacturing: Partner with design engineering, stress, quality, tooling, planning, and production teams to ensure new designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and aligned with production capabilities
Develop and Release Manufacturing Data Packages: Lead the creation, review, and release of manufacturing data packages including CPDs, MWIs, ply books, trim programs, inspection plans, and supporting production documentation
Resolve Technical Build Issues: Provide hands-on technical support during first article builds and early production runs. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues, NCRs, documentation gaps, and process failures
Improve Production Quality and Flow: Identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve part readiness, eliminate production blockers, and reduce rework through improved documentation, process controls, and cross-functional alignment
Coordinate Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Quality Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, and Design Engineering to ensure clear ownership, fast decision making, and successful execution
Support Certification and Production Ramp: Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation support FAA certification, traceability, conformity requirements, and scalable production needs
Develop and Mentor Engineers: Provide technical guidance, prioritization, and coaching to NPI engineers. Build team capability in composites manufacturing, documentation quality, root cause analysis, and production execution
