Senior Manufacturing Engineer; IDD Aerospace Corp H​/F - Idd-Redmond; WA

IDD Aerospace Corp. (Redmond, Washington) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects and improve manufacturing processes.

• Serve as lead engineer on projects, mentoring project contributors and responsible for KPIs to ensure project success.
• Support the successful transition of programs from the development stage to the production stage.
• Provide operations support for new product introductions and process improvements to improve manufacturing efficiency, ensure product quality, and lower costs for new and existing products.
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies and continuously improve products and processes; participate in quality improvement teams when appropriate.
• Create manufacturing BOMs, routers and work instructions for complex and high‑value processes.
• Determine and develop the methods, operation sequence and tooling for the fabrication of parts, finishing and assembly of components, sub‑assemblies or final products.
• Work closely with production and design engineering to implement methods and systems to achieve cost reductions in manufacturing.
• Develop assembly guides, procedures and illustrations for use in production.
• Coordinate activities in the evaluation, costing and disposition of discrepant materials, including product returns from customers, purchased items found defective and in‑house fabrications not conforming to specifications.
• Assist Design Engineering in conducting research, evaluation and testing of new materials, processes and product failure analysis.
• Plan and adapt machinery/work centers for optimum utilization and efficient, productive layout.
• Assist the production operation in troubleshooting manufacturing problems on product performance and quality.
• Represent the Engineering Department at the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non‑conforming material, develop rework/repair procedures and perform root‑cause corrective action (RCCA).

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience leading avionics manufacturing in the aerospace industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in each of the following areas:
  • Working with avionics optics.
  • Manufacturing and testing lighting displays for commercial and military applications using spot photometers, colorimeters and spectroradiometers.
  • Working in an AS9100 certified environment.
  • Performing electronics production manufacturing.
  • Performing mechanical switch production.
  • Applying customized paint to achieve targeted lighting and cosmetic requirements.
  • Engaging in time studies, labour variances and capacity analyses.
  • Utilizing Solid Works 3D CAD software.
  • Leading Green Belt projects, Six Sigma or Kaizen events.
  • Working with PLM and ERP programs.
  • Performing project management including planning, scoping and delegating projects.
  • Developing ROI analyses in proposing new industrial test or manufacturing equipment.
  • Developing Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA).
  • Writing manufacturing acceptance test procedures and reports.
  • Evaluating performance characteristics through repeatability & reliability studies.
  • Performing Root Cause Corrective Actions analyses.
  • Working with GD&T and reading engineering drawings.

Expected salary range: $108,243 – $120,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on experience, education and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident, long‑term disability, FSA/HSA and pet insurance, short‑term disability at no cost to employees, a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match, employee profit sharing, stock purchase program, paid parental leave, unlimited sick time for salaried employees, accrued paid vacation and tuition reimbursement for ongoing professional development.