The Senior Product Process Engineer (PPE) applies technical expertise to the performance, production, and repair of electronic and mechanical products and related components. This role primarily supports Operations, the PPE team, the production floor, and external customers with a focus on quality, Rolled Throughput Yield, cost reduction, standardization, reliability, and product readiness for Production and Repair. Additionally, the Senior PPE is responsible for overseeing the successful transfer of work from one supplier to another, ensuring quality, consistency, and minimal disruption to operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply high-quality, manufacturability methodology to the New Product Introduction process and the entire product life cycle
- Serve as the PPE technical lead, often representing Operations as a whole, with internal and external customers, Operations (Manufacturing and Supplier Management), Repairs, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Support, and Suppliers
- Operate as a Product Owner for multiple products, including leadership and support from product development to end-of-life
- Prepare and maintain Manufacturing, Production, and Repair plans for new and existing products
- Develop technical expertise and regulatory/quality understanding of electronics, mechanical components, and assemblies, emphasizing repeatable, quality-driven production processes
- Oversee and coordinate the transfer of production work from one supplier to another, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, maintaining production schedules, and minimizing quality risks during the transition process
- Ensure the new supplier's capabilities align with product specifications and that all necessary documentation and training are provided
- Collaborate with Supplier Management, Quality, and Operations to mitigate risks during the transfer process and ensure seamless integration into existing workflows
- Responsible for continual improvements in Rolled Throughput Yield, safety, on-time delivery, efficiency, and response time
- Continuously reduce test escapes, defect PPM, and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)
- Troubleshoot electronic boards/assemblies and electromechanical components that fail functional tests
- Identify root cause and corrective action to ensure problem containment, correction, and recurrence prevention
- Advise management on issues related to supplier transitions and provide recommended solutions
- Represent the company during onsite/offsite customer and supplier meetings and provide management with updates
- Conduct Supplier & Product audits as required by the Manager
- Participate and support customer, regulatory, and on-site audits
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience in a related field
- 6+ years of experience working in a similar role, including experience in managing supplier transitions, ensuring smooth production shifts while maintaining quality standards
- Prior experience in the manufacture of electronic and mechanical components, particularly for Aerospace applications
- Working knowledge of and compliance with ISO9001, AS9001, EASA & FAA requirements
- Experience in coordinating supplier transitions or managing supply chain changes, with an emphasis on maintaining product quality and meeting production deadlines during supplier shifts
- Experience utilizing and/or coordinating with domestic or overseas vendor services
- Working knowledge and use of Lean and JIT concepts – (Kaizen, Kanban, Poke Yoke, Six Sigma, 8-D, DMAIC, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM))
- Proficient with Lean and JIT concepts, and able to implement them to increase productivity and remove waste
- CAD/CAM (Solidworks) experience
- Solid troubleshooting skills with electronics and mechanical assemblies
- Statistical analysis capabilities
- Has led complex projects and programs with a cross-functional team where influence and leadership are key to success, especially during supplier transitions
- Strong ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Visio, and Minitab
- Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems and PLM Systems
- Previous experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) or the components of APQP (PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, SPC) highly desired
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $112,000 to $127,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off