Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer II 

Reports To:  

Department:  Engineering

Salary Grade:             

FLSA:  ☒ Exempt  ☐ Non-Exempt 

Salary Range: 

Job Type:  ☐ Direct  ☒ Indirect

Date: 3/1/2020  ☐ New Job  ☐ Revised Job

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for 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.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility 

Required Qualifications

Detailed understanding of GD&T.

Experience in Work Instruction creation.

Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; able to prepare technical documents for 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: minimum of 5 years of experience in composites aircraft industry in related field is required.      

Non-degree applicants: must possess 10+ years’ minimum experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job description.                                                                                                                                                                                   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Computer Skills

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.

Working Conditions

While performing typical duties of this job, production employees will experience the conditions noted below.  PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

Extended periods of sitting at a desk in an office environment.

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 workspaces with other employees.

Requires handing objects of up to 50 lbs.

Lifting pushing, pulling, and bending.  

Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift and overtime).

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure.  Below are typical PPE used on the production floor.  Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action Plan/ Employment Opportunity Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.