SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Tooling Engineer II
Sumner, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSEKISUI Aerospace Corporation is a leader in designing and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. They are seeking a Tooling Engineer II responsible for developing and improving composite part fabrication processes, including the design of tools and support for manufacturing processes.
AerospaceIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs and develops tools, processes, machines and equipment used to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes, producing quality product with the optimum expenditure of capital
Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options and specifications
Designs and reviews fixtures, molds, and shop aids across departments, while estimating costs, resource needs, and material requirements for tooling projects
Engage with shop floor to provide support
Responsible for applying and establishing statistical methods, which control the process and maximize productivity
Create, interpret, and communicate Work Instructions/BOM
Qualification
Required
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
Implementation of continuous improvements by the use of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methods
Reviewing drawings, models, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures and activities
Establishment of sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble composite products that promote efficient utilization of equipment and labor
Implementing and improving new manufacturing processes
Experience with composite process and specifications of thermoset and/or thermoplastic parts and structures
Experience in establishing qualification plans, in order to qualify processes and equipment to the 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
Experience with Catia V5, Inventor, Solid Works, or other 3-dimensional CADs required
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Epicor experience or equivalent ERP system
Degreed applicants: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the composite aircraft industry in the related field is required
Non-degree applicants: 10+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job description
Preferred
Composite materials experience
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
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Customer centric focus with advanced customer service skills
Excellent time management skills
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
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!
Company
SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation
SEKISUI Aerospace is an industry leading company known for its manufacturing excellence in carbon fiber, thermoplastics, intelligent automation, aerospace interiors, structural composites, composite tooling, ducting, and engineering services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.59MKey Investors
Washington state Department of CommerceUS Department of Energy
2024-09-12Grant· $0.5M
2024-03-14Grant· $0.09M
Leadership Team
Daniele Cagnatel
President and CEO
Jenise Hite
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO & VP's
Recent News
2025-07-28
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