Manufacturing Engineer-August

Manufacturing Engineer - Short Term & Long Term Contract - WA area - 0201

One of our client in the WA area is looking for Manufacturing Engineers to directs and coordinates product development and manufacturing processes in the plant; responds to engineering and manufacturing issues and concerns and interacts with customer engineers on design for manufacturing to insure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources.

With their strong investment in research and development and their culture of continuous improvement, our client is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. They invite you to join the company team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Our Client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for their Everett, WA, USA location. The Manufacturing Engineer II will provide production support through new program introduction, continuous improvement activities, shop floor problem resolution, drawing and specification interpretation, and planning creation. This position will be responsible for technical support of large programs or multiple programs with the support of less experienced Manufacturing Engineers.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Interpret customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes and procedures. Responsible for BOM changes, quote support, authoring first articles, and process/product improvement analysis. Update/create manufacturing and tooling plans with illustrations. Coordinate manufacturing and tooling plans with design. Work with production personnel to build the product in a safe and cost-effective way that meets the customer's requirements.

Perform reviews of new drawings/specs and spec revisions. Analyze designs for producability. Support new program introduction, process development and ramp up. Support design for manufacture and value engineering opportunities with the customer. Quote and evaluate new program feasibility and producability strengths and weaknesses.

Continuous Improvement leader and guide/mentor to Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt candidates. Calculate ROI on productivity and design improvements. Identify and create cause and corrective action plans through thorough Root Cause Analysis. Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection and analysis.

Assess and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and customers. Coordinate site visits for customers, suppliers, internal people, and local technical groups/associations and present technical data internally, to customers, and to suppliers.

Safety Champion within the engineering group. Support the safety and environmental programs by meeting applicable requirements pertaining to the specific department and position, as well as all general guidelines, as outlined in the facility Accident Prevention Plan.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline, industrial technology and/or material science discipline from an accredited four-year college or university; Master's Degree preferred.

5+ years of applicable experience in the aerospace industry preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Six Sigma experience required and certification strongly preferred.

Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook). CAD skills required.

Solid ability to define problems, and interpret a variety of technical instruction, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.

If interested, please send your updated resume in Word doc format to Laura at with preferred pay requirements and availability and we will follow up immediately.