Industrial Engineer III - Aerospace Manufacturing

AIM Aerospace, Inc•Renton, WA

16h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

SEKISUI Aerospace is continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Industrial Engineer III position at our Renton location. This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual salary range of $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually (DOE).

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing operations, tool and fixture design principles, and industrialization principles (time studies, statistical analysis, value engineering principles)
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to establish collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction; ability to work within and lead in a team-oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail
Project management experience
Experience in manufacturing process set-up or adaptation
Experience in problem solving and risk management
Proficient with Microsoft office products, document control systems, and databases.
Very proficient with CAD and PDM systems (SolidWorks, Inventor or CATIA).
Minimum 10 years’ experience with composites manufacturing or industrial engineering
BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering OR High School Diploma and equivalent work experience in lieu of degree required
Must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in composite manufacturing operations, tool and fixture design principles
MS degree in Materials or Industrial Processes
Structured problem solving (QRQC, 8D, etc.)
Lean Sigma (DMAIC)
Experience with Industrialization processes, PFMEA or DFMEA, and Continuous Improvement Tools
Experience with Epicor is desired.

Responsibilities

Support the industrialization of new products and programs from early product definition through first builds, production launch, rate validation, and stable serial production.
Review drawings, models, bills of material, specifications, and engineering changes to assess manufacturability, assembly requirements, production risks, and recurring-cost feasibility.
Develop manufacturing process plans, routings, operation sequences, process flow diagrams, and value stream maps for new and existing products.
Define requirements for production tooling, fixtures, molds, shop aids, inspection gauges, equipment, and workstations, and support their design, procurement, validation, and implementation.
With Process Engineering, create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing plans, process specifications, visual aids, quality plans, inspection requirements, and other controlled production documentation.
Conduct time studies, work sampling, and production observations to establish cycle times, labor standards, staffing models, standardized work, and line-balancing requirements.
Perform capacity and capability studies for labor, tooling, equipment, work centers, and facilities, and recommend actions needed to meet production demand.
Design and improve manufacturing layouts, work cells, workstation configurations, material presentation, storage locations, production flow, and ergonomic conditions.
Support prototype, first-article, pilot, and production-rate builds by providing hands-on technical assistance and resolving manufacturing issues.
Develop and execute qualification and validation plans for new or modified processes, materials, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
Define production indicators, including productivity, efficiency, utilization, cycle time, lead time, work-in process, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and schedule attainment.
Lead or participate in manufacturability reviews, PFMEAs, risk assessments, control-plan development, error proofing activities, and manufacturing-readiness reviews.
Conduct or support process-capability studies, statistical process control, Measurement System Analysis, and data-driven process improvement activities.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate materials, tooling, equipment, manufactured components, and technical solutions required for production.
Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S activities, value-stream workshops, waste reduction, and standardization projects.
Evaluate opportunities for mechanization, automation, robotics, and manufacturing data systems, and develop supporting technical and financial business cases.
Support engineering and manufacturing change implementation by assessing production impacts and updating processes, tooling, documentation, training, and capacity plans.
Develop and execute capital and improvement projects, including technical requirements, cost estimates, schedules, equipment acceptance, implementation, and benefit validation.
Train Production personnel on new or revised manufacturing processes, capture lessons learned, deploy best practices, and ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace regulations.