NPI Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will support the development of scalable manufacturing processes, production methodologies, tooling, and new product introduction practices. You will work cross-functionally with design, production, supply chain, and quality teams for commercial and government programs.

What you will do

• Support manufacturing and NPI execution from development builds through production ramp
• Partner with product design and engineering teams to provide DFM/DFA feedback
• Help develop production methodologies and process flows for spacecraft manufacturing
• Contribute to factory development including workflow definition, line design, GSE planning, and equipment integration
• Define assembly strategies, tooling concepts, work instructions, and production readiness plans
• Support sourcing, commissioning, validation, and deployment of production equipment and systems
• Work with supply chain, production, and quality teams to meet cost, quality, reliability, and production rate targets
• Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, and configuration management practices

Required qualifications

• U.S. Persons status is required
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, production development, or factory engineering
• Experience transitioning complex hardware products from prototype/development builds into production
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, manufacturing process development, and tooling design
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process validation, integration, hardware bring-up, and production troubleshooting
• Experience working cross-functionally with design engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and test organizations
• Familiarity with configuration control, manufacturing documentation, process qualification, and engineering change management
• Exposure to automation systems, production equipment, or advanced manufacturing processes
• Experience in aerospace, satellites, robotics, automotive, or other high-complexity hardware industries
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong ownership

Nice to have

• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance desired

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% 401(k) matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings

Before you apply

• U.S. Persons status is required to access export-controlled data
• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.