Manufacturing Engineering Technician

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations across machining sheet-metal fabrication and assembly. The ME Tech will focus on documenting processes assisting in the resolution of technical issues and collaborating with internal teams and our aerospace customers on quality and technical matters. This is a hands-on technical role that bridges engineering production quality and customer role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship orAn individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e. a Green Card holder) orAn individual who is granted status as a protected personEssentialFunctionsDevelop implement and optimize manufacturing processes and work instructions to improve repeatability reduce cycle times and minimize engineering drawings 3D models and specifications to develop accurate build with machining fabrication and assembly teams including programming setup and operator training to ensure processes are robust and first article builds and collaborates with engineering to resolve manufacturability cost-reduction initiatives through process improvement material usage optimization scrap/rework reduction and efficient tooling root-cause investigations for manufacturing quality issues (yield losses scrap rework non-conformances) in machining sheet-metal fabrication and directly with aerospace customers (internal or external) on quality and technical issues: respond to customer Q & NCRs support customer audits and reviews lead corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) ensure customer requirements and specifications are in continuous improvement programs (Lean 5S Six Sigma) and lead small projects to improve process flow reduce waste and enhance safety and and maintain process flows engineering change notices (ECNs) control plans FMEAs inspection plans and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (such as AS9100).May design and specify production tooling fixtures inspection jigs and gauges to support manufacturing and quality utilize CAD systems (e.g. CATIA or equivalent) to model tooling fixtures process layouts and assist engineering in part design for manufacturability (DFM).Minimum Qualifications5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing machining sheet metal fabrication or mechanical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T and technical in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint); familiarity with Teams/SharePoint is with an ERP/MRP system (Infor Visual JobBOSS Epicor or similar preferred).Solid understanding of machining/fabrication processes (milling grinding bending forming rivet/fasten assembly) and ability to troubleshoot and optimize those knowledge of aerospace materials specifications and industry standards (AS9100).Strong experience with quality and manufacturing improvement methodologies root-cause analysis (e.g. 8D 5-Why) lean manufacturing communication skills able to interface effectively with internal teams (production quality engineering) and external customers (quality engineers technical delegates).Ability to work independently manage small projects prioritize tasks and deliver improvements in a production QualificationsAssociates Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology Drafting/Design or similar -on experience with CAD/CAM tools (CATIA SolidWorks Mastercam Vericut etc.).Demonstrated ability to design production tooling fixtures inspection jigs/ in Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or above).Experience working with statistical process control (SPC) MSA (Measurement System Analysis) GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).Experience in customer-facing quality roles (NCR resolution customer audits supplier quality interface).Skills and AttributesStrong organizational and project-management working in a dynamic production environment and driving mindset with ability to influence cross-functional -oriented yet able to see the big picture of cost schedule and self-starter who is motivated to improve processes and to accurately read and interpret blueprints sketches drawings work instructions and technical specifications and other written materials including customer contracts purchase orders and terms and conditions Professional oral and written communication skills (English)Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Teams/SharePoint is preferredExperience using an ERP system; lnfor Visual experience preferredExperience using drafting software; Catia VS and/or Vericut experience is preferred Familiarity with aerospace materials and specifications and machining practices is preferredUnderstanding of processing/metal finishing requirements and specifications is preferredFamiliarity with AS9100 requirements is preferredPhysicalDemandsandWorkEnvironmentSitforprolongedperiodsatadeskandworking onacomputerRegularlystandandwalkthroughoutthefacilityincludingallbuildingsandthemanufacturing areasRegularlyliftcarry(short-distances)andpush/pullupto25pounds Occasionallyclimbstepsstairsorladders Occasionallybendcrawlstoopsquatorkneel Constantlycommunicateverballyandinwriting(English)usingaphonetextsorother messaging and emailUsehandsandfingerstooperatecomputerkeyboardsmouseorotherperipheralsOccasional travel may be required to customer sites or suppliersWorkingConditions Workisperformedinacombinationoflocationsincluding officesandthemanufacturingshopenvironmentwhereworkingconditionsvarysignificantly;theemployeewillbe exposed to:Excessivenoise(occasionally)Dustsmokefumes/vapors(occasionally) Extremetemperatures(occasionally) Hazardousequipmentincludingforkliftshandtoolscranesorotherliftingdevicescomplexmachiningcentersandotherequipmentusedinamachineshopenvironment (occasionally)About Accurus Aerospace Kent LLCAccurus Aerospace Kent LLC was founded in 1977 in Kent WA. Over the past three decades Accurus has evolved into a preferred supplier of sheet metal fabricated parts high-precision machined parts kits and bench top assemblies to the Aerospace and Defense in a 47000 square foot facility only 15 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Accurus is a center of Aerospace excellence and one-stop source for high speed precision machining fabrication and assembly.