Production Planning Supervisor

Permanent/ Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Product Development Engineer

to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will combine strong

mechanical design

skills with deep

manufacturing experience , especially in

machined and welded assemblies , and will be able to drive new products from concept through full-scale production.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the

conceptual and detailed design

of new mechanical products, from initial ideas through to release for production.
Interpret and apply

customer and industry specifications

to ensure designs meet all technical and quality requirements.
Review, approve, and update

engineering drawings and models , including the application and verification of

GD&T .
Evaluate designs against

customer requirements, manufacturing methods, and cost targets , making necessary design and process adjustments.
Create and maintain clear, accurate

engineering documentation , including drawings, specifications, work instructions, and change records.
Provide

product and process support

throughout the product lifecycle, including introduction, ramp-up, and ongoing production.
Develop and refine

manufacturing processes

for new and existing products, including

tooling, fixtures, routings, and process sheets .
Lead the design and implementation of

fixtures and tooling

for machining, brazing, welding, testing, and related operations.
Collaborate with

subject matter experts

in machining, brazing, welding, and heat treatment to implement robust, cost-effective processes.
Support

on-time launch of new products

through timely release of documentation and direct support to the production floor.
Help control

manufacturing costs

by optimizing processes, tooling, and workflows.
Analyze

inspection and test data

(including CMM reports and other measurement data) to confirm capability and drive improvements.
Prepare and process

engineering changes

and related quality/manufacturing records (such as ECNs, DMRs, and MRB actions).
Lead or participate in

root cause analysis

and corrective/preventive actions for product and process issues.
Contribute to

cost estimates and quotations

for new products or process changes.
Drive and support

cost reduction and process improvement

initiatives across products and manufacturing lines.
Research and develop more efficient

methods, workflows, and equipment

to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
Work within

cross-functional teams

that may include design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.
Participate in or lead

R&D and continuous improvement projects .
Mentor and support junior engineers and designers , sharing best practices in design and manufacturing.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering .
6+ years

of experience in

manufacturing or product engineering , with direct involvement in

NPI (New Product Introduction) , design, and production.
Demonstrated experience with

machining

of mechanical components (e.g., CNC machining, precision machining, or similar).
Hands-on experience with

tooling and fixture design

for manufacturing operations.
Direct experience with

brazing and/or GTAW (TIG) welded assemblies ; exposure to

heat treatment

of metal parts is strongly preferred.
Strong background in

engineering drawings

and

GD&T , including reviewing and approving drawing packages.
Experience working with

engineering change processes

and quality documentation (e.g., ECN/ECO, MRB, DMR or equivalent).
Proven track record in

process improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing support

on the shop floor.
Experience working in and/or leading

cross-functional teams

and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications

Proficiency with a

3D CAD system

(e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
Experience with

MRP/ERP systems

(such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
Familiarity with

aerospace or defense standards

(e.g., AS9100, ASME drawing standards such as Y14.5 or equivalent).
Exposure to

Six Sigma, Lean, or other structured continuous improvement methodologies .

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