Engineering Technician II

For over 30 years Sekisui Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

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!

Location: Sumner, WA

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7 am - 3:30 pm

Pay: $24.33 - $30.29

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician II is responsible for hands-on support of production operations by performing troubleshooting, and working with floor operators on process stability and improvements. This mid-level role also supports the Manufacturing Engineering department by creating models and detailed drawings under the direction of the Engineering Manager.

The Engineering Technician II Will

• Provide engineering support of production activities and improvements by partnering with production and quality leadership, and team members to assess and analyze production issues.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide accurate time estimates to production management for process routings.
• Provide engineering department support, working with design and manufacturing engineers to develop tools and work instructions to be used to manufacture products.
• Initiate planning and engineering changes following engineering change flow processes.
• Manage required documentation including purchase orders.
• Monitor product quality and repair/rework of parts, including processing of rework orders.
• Create work instructions and industrial writing work with operations in the ERP system.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate standard engineering plans, specifications and drawings.
• Working and applied knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to navigate 3D models to understand engineering requirements.
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience fabricating and assembling composite structures.
• Familiar with CNC Machining process and capabilities.

Education

• High school diploma required. Associates degree in engineering preferred.
• Pre-engineering related coursework or vocational school; or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.

Experience

• Ten or more years in a production manufacturing environment or five years in similar role.

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Proficient in related computer software and technologies including Solidworks and CATIA.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with CAD.

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.
• 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.

About Us

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. *120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the base salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Base salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.