Manufacturing Engineer III - Product Development

We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Product Development Manufacturing Engineer III position at our Renton location.

• 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 of accrued Vacation/Sick time per year. Accrued time is available for immediate use.

SEKISUI's Product Development team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team. The Product Development Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge composite parts, including commercial aerospace components, government projects, and IRAD efforts. This responsibility encompasses the entire R&D manufacturing value chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and documentation associated with the processes that the Manufacturing Engineer oversees.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership in solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical solution that they either personally manufactured or oversaw the manufacturing of, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

• Scale composites manufacturing processes to support high-volume production, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in mass-produced hardware systems.
• Develop and refine manufacturing strategies specifically for high-volume composite products, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and maintaining stringent quality standards at scale.
• Work closely with technicians and other engineers, building prototype components hands-on, with an emphasis on incorporating automation where feasible.
• Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a specific product or set of products.
• Collaborate with Lead Tooling Engineer to develop novel tooling solutions for the fabrication and assembly of structural parts.
• Develop process flows by breaking down large, complex composite components into a logical sequence of sub-processes.
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Collaborate with material suppliers across various disciplines (prepreg, additives, core materials, and metallic manufacturing) to develop repeatable and sustainable processes for both quick-turn development and at-scale production.

• Hands-on experience working with automated composites or general manufacturing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver elegant composite solutions in a resource-constrained environment creatively.
• Experience in establishing qualification plans, to qualify processes and equipment to the customer specifications.
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples.
• 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.
• Understanding basic industrial engineering practices, such as time studies, statistical analysis, ergonomic impacts, and value engineering principles.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and a thirst for learning.

A degree in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, or a hard science, is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in composite manufacturing, preferably in the manufacturing or design of UAV components.

For over 30 years, SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With a focus on complete customer satisfaction and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unparalleled 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 integrate intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will drive the future of flight well into the next century.

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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.

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