New Product Introduction Engineer presso PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Description

 The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer plays a key role in bridging product design and manufacturing. This position is responsible for leading the transition of new products from concept and design through production ramp-up, ensuring smooth launches that meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The NPI Engineer works cross-functionally with the IPT (Integrated Product Teams), design, operations, process engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to develop robust processes and ensure manufacturing readiness for full-scale production.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am to 3pm (Salaried role- subject to change)

Company Competencies

Demonstrated ability in the Company competencies required for all employees: customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure, and values diversity.  

In addition to the requirements noted above, all employees of PAE are expected to:  

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort 
• Help train and give guidance to employees 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area 
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services 
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes 
• Report to work as scheduled

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Lead and coordinate new product introduction efforts from prototype through production release.
• Process Development: Assist to develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test procedures for new products.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with IPTs and Operations to ensure products are optimized for efficient, scalable manufacturing.
• Supplier Engagement: Work with supply chain and suppliers to source new components, qualify vendors, and ensure part readiness as needed.
• Validation & Testing: Working with IPTs and Operations, plan and execute prototype/qualification builds, including pilot and pre-production runs. Analyze results and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain necessary documentation such as assembly instructions, build notes, process notes, sketches, etc.
• Continuous Improvement: In coordination with IPTs and Operations, identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison between IPTs and Operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams during new product launches.
• Risk Management: Assess production risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful product ramp-up. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time and on-budget product launch metrics
• High First-Pass Yield percentages during pilot and ramp-up
• High yearly budget commitment to budget attainment ratios
• Production readiness and process capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Implementation of corrective actions and design improvements

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive      benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance,      critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they      can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer      generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our      employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or      pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones      during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and      enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units      (GPUs): We provide growth      participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of      the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and      as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When      our current private equity firms sells the company, GPUs will be paid out,      with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save      for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term      Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our      employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide      short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer      tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as      dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life &      AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

Experience:

• 3–7 years of experience in new product introduction, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with product launches in an aerospace, defense, energy, or medical product environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of DFM, DFMEA, and process validation methodologies.
• Proficient in CAD and PLM systems (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP environments, control, systems.
• Experience with CRM software (i.e. Salesforce)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• 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 accommodation 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 and use hand to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision , color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee shall have natural or corrected near distance acuity in at least one eye capable of reading the Jaeger Number 2 Test Chart or equivalent at a distance of, not less than 12 inches (300mm).

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area 
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes