NPI Engineer - Aerospace (Open to Fresh Graduates)
Our client is an established global provider of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and repair solutions for aerospace components, supporting the aviation industry's requirements for quality, reliability, and operational performance.They are seeking an NPI Engineer to drive the introduction and development of new aerospace products, component repairs, and manufacturing processes at their facility in Pathum Thani.In this role, you will oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from initial concept and engineering development through process validation and full-scale production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations, to ensure new products and processes meet aerospace industry standards, customer specifications, and production requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for aerospace components, including aircraft engine components and related precision-engineered parts, from initial development through production implementation.
- Develop, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing and repair processes to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with aerospace industry requirements.
- Manage assigned engineering projects, ensuring technical objectives, budgets, resources, and project timelines are achieved.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure successful product and process launches.
- Support the development and optimisation of aerospace component designs, manufacturing methods, and repair solutions to meet customer specifications and performance requirements.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production efficiency, process capability, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement through root cause analysis, engineering problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate product and process performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve manufacturing and production issues.
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing tooling, equipment, inspection methods, and production processes to support new product requirements.
- Ensure engineering documentation, technical specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures are accurately prepared and maintained.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to address technical requirements and ensure engineering solutions meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
- Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to junior engineering staff.
- Support engineering activities across manufacturing, laboratory, and production environments, with occasional business travel as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft engine component manufacturing, MRO, or precision engineering.
- Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), process development, manufacturing engineering, or product engineering within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken (minimum TOEIC score of 800).
- Understanding of aerospace engineering principles, including aerodynamics, material properties, thermal performance, and heat transfer.
- Familiarity with aircraft engine components, aerospace manufacturing processes, component repair methods, and inspection requirements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and repair processes, including machining, casting, precision manufacturing, and component inspection.
- Experience with 3D CAD modelling, engineering drawings, and finite element analysis (FEA) is an advantage.
- Familiarity with metrology and dimensional inspection equipment, such as CMM, white-light or laser scanning systems, and precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
