SEKISUI Aerospace is a fast-growing and advancing company continually seeking creative, hardworking, and energetic individuals to join our team. Your intelligence, skills and experience are valuable assets.
Benefits
Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
Dental, Vision, Prescription
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!
Location - Sumner, WA (local applicants only)
Pay: $70,000 - $90,000
Schedule: 7am - 4pm | Monday - Friday
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development and improvement of composite part fabrication processes, methods, and tooling. Position may include design of tools, shop floor manufacturing support, process development and introduction of new products.
Responsibilities
Development of tools, processes, machines, and equipment to integrate the facilities and systems for producing quality with the optimum expenditure of capital
Engage with shop floor to provide support
Responsible for applying and establishing statistical methods, which control the process and maximize productivity
Create, interpret, and communicate Work Instructions/BOM
Required Qualifications
Detailed understanding of GD&T
Experience in Work Instruction creation
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; able to prepare technical documents to be sent to customers
Composite part fabrication experience
Implementation of continuous improvements by the use of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methods
Reviewing drawings, models, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
Establishment of sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble composite products that promote efficient utilization of equipment and labor
Implementing and improving new manufacturing processes
Experience with composite process and specifications of thermoset and/or thermoplastic parts and structures
Experience in establishing qualification plans, in order to qualify processes and equipment to customer specifications
Capable of designing or defining the requirements for the development of equipment, robotics, Lay-Up Molds, Vacuum Holding Fixtures, Shop Aids, Positioning Fixtures, Go-No-Go inspection tools required for the manufacturing of new products
Capable of performing safety, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Process Capability and Total Product Maintenance (TPM) for new and existing equipment
Understanding basic industrial engineering practices, such as, time studies, statistical analysis, ergonomic impacts, and value engineering principals
Preferred Qualifications
Ply shape flat pattern development
Tool Design experience
Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus processes and specifications
Familiar with composite autoclave or oven curing cycles, thermal profiles, recipes, thermal effects, thermal expansion, wrinkles and tooling spring back effects
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
Experience
Non-degree applicants: 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job description.
Certificates
Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt
Computer Skills
Experience with Catia V5, Inventor, Solid Works, or other 3-Dimensional CADs required
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
Epicor experience or equivalent ERP system
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods standing and walking within facility.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
About Us
For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.
Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.
Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about
View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers
Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings
SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.
Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
People with Disabilities
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.
SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.
Export Control Requirements
This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Pay
SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.
Please note that the base salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Base salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Our Values
The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.