Advanced Manufacturing Launch Engineer (APQP/GD&T)

Advanced Manufacturing Launch Engineer (APQP/GD&T)

Imagine starting your week with a walk across a precision CNC floor, reviewing new part launches, and lining up the process plan that will take a drawing from concept to stable, repeatable production. By mid-day, you’re collaborating with product teams on standard work and tooling design, then closing the loop with operators through training and SPC reviews. That’s a typical day in this role.

About NN Inc.

NN Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance precision components. Our team blends innovative thinking with leading machining technologies to push what’s possible—and we empower our people to make it happen.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner with product teams to build standardized procedures and documentation that drive consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support capital equipment strategy—from business case and selection through installation and ramp-up.
• Engineer and refine manufacturing processes and tooling for current programs and new product introductions.
• Lead APQP activities and continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and the Autocam Production System (APS).
• Develop and maintain precise process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
• Generate accurate quotes for new components and refresh pricing for existing customer work.
• Coach operators on machine operation, SPC fundamentals, reading documentation, and improving processes.
• Read complex prints and apply GD&T to establish robust process controls.
• Champion compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).

What You Bring

• BS in Engineering (or equivalent technical training) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement orientation.
• Fluency in technical documentation, cost estimating, and manufacturing software.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation and communicate across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, GD&T, and lean manufacturing methods.

Physical & Work Environment

• Flexibility to work an average of ~50 hours per week.
• Comfort in both office and shop environments with typical exposure to noise and oil.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform tasks requiring close and distance vision.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement
• A collaborative culture that prizes innovation
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge manufacturing initiatives
• Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact focus
• Safe work environment
• 100% paid, up-front Educational Assistance
• 11 paid holidays
• Personal hours & vacation time
• 401(k) match
• Onsite gym
• $500 hiring bonus

Core Proficiencies

• GD&T
• Bachelor's Degree
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Process Engineering
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• PPAP Process Experience
• Root Cause Analysis

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tornos)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Index, Miyano)

Ready to Engineer the Future?

If driving process excellence and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products energizes you, let’s talk. Apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing.