Manufacturing Engineer III - R&D

Sekisui Chemical • Renton, WA

75d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

SEKISUI's R&D team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team. The R&D 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees