Draper

Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Cambridge, MA · Senior · Full-time

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About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions.
From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide.

Lead Operations support for programs across the product lifecycle, with a focus on emerging programs.
Own Operations content in proposals, including cost, schedule, support Basis of Estimates for proposals and manufacturing approaches, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.
Support production readiness by leading manufacturing planning, bid & proposal inputs, PFMECA, design for manufacturing considerations, tooling/fixturing plans, limited life material plan, and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).
Partner with supply chain teams to confirm procurement plans, document make/buy decisions and establish complete supplier Statements of Work (SOWs).
Evaluate supplier Manufacturing Readiness Package (MRP) to support make/buy decisions
Drive continuous improvement into Operations activities, advancing efficiency, quality, and delivery performance.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing or other relevant field.

Serve as the primary interface between Operations and assigned programs, driving execution for all operations scope activities.
Strong understanding of NPI and transition-to-production practices.
Ability to work cross-functionally (manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality) with competing priorities.
Knowledge of defense/aerospace hardware production is a plus.
5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
3+ years of program management experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or engineering.
Proven success managing programs through the full product lifecycle.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At Draper, we apply cutting edge science and engineering to solve our nation's most challenging problems in strategic systems, space systems, biotechnology, and electronic systems.
Our Operations team plays a critical role in bringing these innovations from concept to reality.
We are seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Operations organization.
This role will serve as the bridge between Production, Supply Chain, and Program teams, ensuring operational excellence from proposal, development through LRIP (low-rate initial production).

equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

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