ACMT, Inc. · 3 days ago
New Product Introduction Engineer
369 PROGRESS DRIVE - MANCHESTER, CT 06042
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expACMT, Inc. is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer responsible for transitioning customer build-to-print aerospace components into efficient production processes. The role involves reviewing customer specifications, developing manufacturing process plans, and ensuring readiness for full-rate production while collaborating with various teams.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Review customer drawings, 3D models, and specifications for feasibility, manufacturability, and alignment with company capabilities
Identify risks related to tolerances, materials, special processes, or inspection methods
Develop complete manufacturing process plans, including routings, process steps, work instructions, and tooling requirements
Incorporate customer engineering changes into manufacturing documentation
Define requirements for machining fixtures, forming tools, holding devices, inspection aids, and gauges
Work with internal teams or external vendors to design, procure, and validate tooling
Support CNC programming through manufacturability inputs, recommended process sequences, and tooling direction
Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9100 and customer requirements
Conduct process validation activities, including capability studies, trial runs, and pilot builds
Collaborate with Quality to establish inspection methods, control plans, and documentation
Develop and maintain NPI schedules, milestones, and deliverables across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
Monitor progress, identify risks early, and drive corrective actions to maintain launch readiness
Provide consistent internal communication to leadership and cross-functional contributors
Act as the technical point of contact for customer engineering regarding drawing questions and clarifications
Coordinate with suppliers on material, tooling, and outside processing to ensure compliance with requirements
Confirm all manufacturing and inspection documentation is complete and approved before production release
Review pilot build outcomes to drive improvements in quality, cost, and cycle time
Support lean manufacturing and process-improvement initiatives related to new product launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–7 years of experience in aerospace or precision component manufacturing
Strong understanding of build-to-print manufacturing, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings
Experience with NPI activities including FAI/AS9100, APQP elements, and production launch
Familiarity with special processes such as fabrication, forming, welding, heat treat, and inspection processes
Proficiency with CAD interpretation tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in sheet metal or composites at a build-to-print supplier
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and capability analysis
Lean or Six Sigma certification
ERP/MRP system experience
Company
ACMT, Inc.
Founded in 1986 as a clean room repackaging source, ACMT has grown into a multi-faceted aerospace manufacturer which produces; • Medium & complex sheet metal products • Commercial & military MRO • Adhesives – chemical/repackaging/bonding & composites.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase