Manufacturing Engineer II - Tooling

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, that will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Are you ready for a career in an exciting manufacturing environment?

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

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6 am - 2:30 pm

Position

The Tool Shop 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 product with the optimum expenditure of capital.
• Engage with shop floor to provide hands-on 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.
• Experience with composite process and specifications of thermoset and/or thermoplastic parts and structures.
• Ability to implement and improve new manufacturing processes, as well as implement continuous improvements by the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods.
• Proficient at reviewing drawings, models, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Experience in establishing sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble composite products that promote efficient utilization of equipment and labor.
• 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.
• Ability to oversee, as well as support, other Engineering and Production team members across multiple projects.
• Ability to perform without daily supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ply shape flat pattern development.
• Tool Design experience.
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus process 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

• Degreed applicants: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the composite aircraft industry in the related field is required.
• Non-degree applicants: 10+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job description.

Certificates

• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred.

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 sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868

E-Verify Statement

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.