NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apex is seeking an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the development of scalable manufacturing processes, production methodologies, tooling, and new product introduction (NPI) practices for a classified government program. You'll work cross-functionally with design engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure our deliverables are manufacturable, scalable, and efficient to build.

Requirements

U.S. Persons status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, production development, or factory engineering
Experience transitioning complex hardware products from prototype/development builds into production
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, manufacturing process development, and tooling design
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Hands-on experience with manufacturing process validation, integration, hardware bring-up, and production troubleshooting
Experience working cross-functionally with design engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and test organizations
Familiarity with configuration control, manufacturing documentation, process qualification, and engineering change management
Exposure to automation systems, production equipment, or advanced manufacturing processes
Experience in aerospace, satellites, robotics, automotive, or other high-complexity hardware industries
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong ownership
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and NPI execution as the program transitions from development builds through production ramp
Partner with product design and engineering teams to provide DFM/DFA feedback throughout concept development, PDR, CDR, and release phases
Help develop production methodologies and process flows suitable for medium-to-high-rate spacecraft manufacturing
Contribute to factory development activities including workflow definition, line design, GSE planning, and equipment integration
Define assembly strategies, tooling concepts, work instructions, and production readiness plans
Support sourcing, commissioning, validation, and deployment of production equipment, tooling, and manufacturing systems
Work with supply chain, production, and quality teams to help meet cost, quality, reliability, and production rate targets
Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, and configuration management practices in line with NPI best practices