Manufacturing Product Introduction; NPI Engineer II

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid‑electric and full‑electric propulsion solutions.

Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace, defense and advanced air mobility.

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing NPI Engineer II to introduce and develop innovative products, highly efficient processes/procedures, and tooling to help streamline operations.

• Introduce new products and manufacturing processes
• Technical manufacturing development and integration for production
• Quickly solve problems related to production optimization and/or quality
• Break down technical problems, risks and opportunities in the right order to develop and optimize production processes
• Production planning and process validation
• Create the technical conditions for zero‑defect production
• Create positive team and mentoring relationships with internal and external stakeholders and employees
• Continuously improve production processes by developing, qualifying and implementing lean initiatives
• Identify risks and opportunities in the production process and take action for continuous improvement

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
• Proven expertise in production design and production support in a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering capacity, preferably in aerospace or defense
• Ability to both communicate and document technical information and processes internally and externally
• 2+ years of professional experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry and experience with one or more of the following:
• conformal coating and encapsulating electronics assemblies
• composite part manufacture including tooling design
• electrical wiring harnesses and cabling manufacture
• Proficient with MS Office
• Structured, analytical and independent way of working
• In‑depth understanding and working knowledge of AS9100D Quality Management System or similar tightly regulated industry

• SOLIDWORKS Experience
• Industry experience in Aerospace or Defense
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, mechanical FEA simulation tools

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $111,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience,…