Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Manufacturing Engineer II for our Tool Shop at our Sumner 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 per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!

Sumner, WA

$90,000 - $110,000/year

Monday - Friday

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.

• 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 support
• Responsible for applying and establishing statistical methods, which control the process and maximize productivity
• Create, interpret, and communicate Work Instructions/BOM

• 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 the 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.

• 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.

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

• 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

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled.
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Exposure to contaminants.
• Shared work spaces with other employees.
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lif…