Manager, Industrialization Engineer

Manager of Industrialization Engineering

About the Role

The Manager of Industrialization Engineering is responsible for leading the industrial readiness for new product introductions (NPI), Transfer of Work (ToW), and management of suppliers on subcontracted programs ensuring that manufacturing processes, equipment, and production lines are designed, validated, and optimized for scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role acts as a vital link between Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring a seamless transition from prototype to mass production.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead industrial readiness aspects of the NPI projects from concept to start-of-production, ensuring manufacturing readiness levels (MRL) are met
• Drive Supplier Industrialization Work with external suppliers for critical electronics components (PCBAs, displays; mechanical assemblies), ensuring they can scale to meet airline delivery schedules as well as support the qualification of new suppliers and ensure technical transfer of manufacturing processes to external partners as required
• Act as a central liaison between Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment on project milestones
• Transfer-of-Work Leadership to ensure the seamless relocation of IFE production lines (e.g., RDU's, Servers, Cables and Power supplies) between global manufacturing sites or tier-one suppliers
• Perform comprehensive readiness audits at ToW receiving sites to identify technical, equipment, or skill gaps and drive resolution to ensure seamless transition
• Collaborate with engineering to influence product design, ensuring it meets cost, quality, and volume goals (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly/Cost)
• Drive capacity planning, production ramp-up strategies, and yield initiatives to meet demand while adhering to QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Quality in development, validation, and documentation of manufacturing processes, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), First Article Inspection (FAI), work instructions, and time studies
• Work with manufacturing team to define, source, and validate production equipment, fixtures, and tooling, ensuring they are robust and efficient
• Collaborate with Quality and Certification teams to ensure manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 and FAA/EASA production requirements
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and reduce cycle times

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in a leadership role focused on industrialization or NPI
• Strong knowledge of DfM/DfA, process validation, tooling, and automation technologies
• Proficient in APQP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365), PLM systems, and MS Office Suite
• Project management, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills
• Skilled in negotiating and managing international supply chains for specialized aviation components
• Proven track record of managing high-stakes industrial relocations in the aerospace or high-tech electronics industry

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay: $119,500 - $134,500 per year (varies based on position level, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location)

Additional Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus program
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, plus year-end holiday shutdown
• Alternative work schedule (9/80) with every other Friday off
• Comprehensive package of health benefits with company contributions