Manufacturing Engineer I

AIM Aerospace, Inc•Sumner, WA

11h•$91,500 - $100,000•Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Ply shape flat pattern development
Tool Design experience
Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus processes and specifications
Familiar with composite autoclave or oven curing cycles, thermal profiles, recipes, thermal effects, thermal expansion, wrinkles and tooling spring back effects

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

Benefits

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 for immediate use; prorated first year