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? Position 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. Location - Sumner, WA Annual Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 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 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 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 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