Manufacturing Engineer II - Tooling

Sekisui Chemical - Sumner, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sumner, WA

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Tool Shop 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.

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 hands-on support.
• Responsible for applying and establishing statistical methods, which control the process and maximize productivity.
• Create, interpret, and communicate Work Instructions/BOM.

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.
• Experience with composite process and specifications of thermoset and/or thermoplastic parts and structures.
• Ability to implement and improve new manufacturing processes, as well as implement continuous improvements by the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods.
• Proficient at reviewing drawings, models, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Experience in establishing sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble composite products that promote efficient utilization of equipment and labor.
• Experience in establishing qualification plans, in order to qualify processes and equipment to 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

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 to use immediately!