Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace
Job No:
259686
Location:
Kent, WA
- Exciting opportunity to join a tight-knit, growing company!
- Join an organization recognized globally as a key contributor to the aviation industry
- Earn a competitive salary of $80k+, negotiable depending on skills and experience, plus great benefits!
About Pacific Propeller International
Since 1946 Pacific Propeller has been providing global repair and overhaul services to regional aircraft, as well as many of the world’s military operators of large transport propeller aircraft. Today PPI is respected worldwide as an industry leader among customers and competitors alike.
Service to every corner of the globe is a hallmark of PPI’s success and we’re considered international standard setters in propeller overhaul and repair. Customers throughout the world count on us because they know they receive superior expertise, honest scheduling, and unsurpassed reliability in propeller support.
To learn more about our company, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis in Kent, WA.
This position is an integral member of PPI’s growth by providing hands-on engineering support and project direction to the operations team through a variety of engineering projects with overall ownership of the final design, development, verification, and validation of all PPI engineering projects.
Your more typical responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate in Integrated Production Team cross-functional environment to design a production system and product that maximizes the value
- Plan and formulate aspects of research and development proposals such as the objective or purpose of the project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of the project, and equipment and human resource requirements
- Execute key projects, processes, performance reports, data, and analysis; document results accordingly
- Train peers, and shop floor as needed
- Select correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement of existing ones
- Develop and submit proposals to ensure benefits justify planned expenditures; present proposals to all levels of the organization
- Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences to inform management of status for each project
- Work with the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, and Quality Manager, review and monitor quality and process improvements and new product development
More About You
To qualify, you must have 2+ years of related experience in engineering, manufacturing, or MRO shop floor operations, preferably in aerospace, or aircraft maintenance.
The following skills and experiences would be strong assets to this position:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from ABET accredited university in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or similar
- MS Office Suite proficiency
- Working knowledge of GD&T and competency in interpreting blueprints
- Working knowledge of FAA FARS as they apply to Repair Stations and PMA
- Understanding of machining techniques and principles
- Working knowledge of various plating, shot peen, bonding, and metallurgy processes and industry practices
- Experience with tooling design, equipment troubleshooting, and general repair practices
- Experience writing detailed work instructions
- Mastercam or similar CAM software experience
Lastly, you will join us with a highly self-motivated mindset, fostered by your ability to work independently and as part of a team, and incredible attention to detail. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will be essential to your success as a solutions-focused member of the organization.
Pacific Propeller is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of $80k+, negotiable depending on skills and experience. You will also receive a great host of benefits, including:
- Extended health, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- Employer-sponsored life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off - vacation, sick leave, etc.
- Company profit-sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Military Reserve Pay
- Helping Hands Program
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 8% of contributions
- Pension plan for qualifying employees
- Annual employee recognition and service awards
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Opportunities to give back to the community - we participate in Toys-4-Tots, food drives, and more
- Shows/events ticket giveaways, team competitions/challenges, golf events, and regular group activities!
This is a great opportunity to make a key impact on a team-oriented organization and contribute to the aviation industry in a unique way - apply today!