Manufacturing Engineer

Come join a fun and dedicated team where you can make a real difference! AvtechTyee is committed to reducing our global environmental impact, supporting the health and safety of our employees, increasing the diversity of our workforce, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships within our community, all while developing and manufacturing some of the best and most reliable aerospace products in the industry....and we need your help!AvtechTyee is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer with project management experience and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. Leadership skills would be a real plus! AvtechTyee offers great benefits and a focus on career development. We're backed by a corporation but with a small company feel. We have autonomy, close-knit teams, and a wide variety of products and processes that you can play with so you will never be bored. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.In this Role, you will be responsible for :Project WorkManage & implement productivity improvement projects of all sizesOptimize process flow and improve areas of constraint with layout changes, tooling, equipment, or other solutionsEffectively prioritize work and prepare periodic status reports for projects and activities; delivers professional report to senior leadership Successfully work with cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into sustainable and effective manufacturing processes including review and recommendations for design change, tooling, and equipmentSuccessfully work with cross-functional team to offload any processes and/or products to suppliers in a timely manner and with minimal disruption to the businessEvaluate and justify purchase of new capital equipment based on cost-benefit analysis; delivers formalized Capex required documentation to leadershipQualify, document, and implement new process equipment and services in a timely manner and with minimal disruption to the business Daily WorkCreate and manage manufacturing BOMs, routers and work instructions for product manufacturing and testCreate, document, and conduct training and certifications for fixture/equipment operation and critical methodsTrack and analyze first-pass-yield and failures; plan and implement corrective actions to address the issuesWork with suppliers and SQE to resolve manufacturability issues in the supply chainParticipate on the Material Review Board, assess and disposition non-conformances, conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, and provide corrective actionUp to 20% travel may be required Technical SkillsLean/Six SigmaTooling designStatistical analysisSolidworks, CREO, Catia, CAD or other 3D modeling softwareMicrosoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, ExcelWorking proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementationAbility to use Design of Experiments methods to support process improvementAbility to perform Gage R & R Analysis for equipment qualificationsExperience developing and implementing automation highly desiredExperience with metal machining, fabrication and finishing methods and equipment (structures and electronics side)Experience with PCBAs, soldering, electronics component testing and custom test equipment (electronics side) What you'll Need to Succeed:B.S. relevant engineering degree from an accredited institution7+ years of experience in the aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry7+ years of experience in manufacturing organizationExperience with APQP and IPCA+Leading small or medium sized projects and/or programsDemonstrated track record of effectively influencing without authority with all levels of an organization and leading effective/successful change initiatives Knowledge and experience in a professional business environmentBetter than average written and spoken communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal relationship skillsStrong focus and attention to detailTime management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex business environmentExcellent problem solving and decision-making skillsStrong focus on customer serviceAbility to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization by DOH The target wage/salary range for this role may be within $90k - $130k, depending on education and experience. Benefits Include:9/80 Work Schedule - every other Friday offMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany-Paid Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHSA with potential company contribution, and/or FSA/DCFSA401(k) with 3% match with no LOS requirementAccident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness CoverageAuto/Home, Legal, Identify Theft, and Pet InsuranceAllowance for Safety GlassesAllowance for Safety Shoes10 Company-Paid HolidaysEducation Reimbursement up to $25k per yearPaid Time OffPaid Volunteer Time OffReferral BonusesQuarterly lunches and other eventsSince 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee' s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.