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 Work Manage & implement productivity improvement projects of all sizes Optimize process flow and improve areas of constraint with layout changes, tooling, equipment, or other solutions Effectively 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 equipment Successfully work with cross‑functional team to offload any processes and/or products to suppliers in a timely manner and with minimal disruption to the business Evaluate and justify purchase of new capital equipment based on cost‑benefit analysis; delivers formalized Capex required documentation to leadership Qualify, document, and implement new process equipment and services in a timely manner and with minimal disruption to the business Daily Work Create and manage manufacturing BOMs, routers and work instructions for product manufacturing and test Create, document, and conduct training and certifications for fixture/equipment operation and critical methods Track and analyze first‑pass‑yield and failures; plan and implement corrective actions to address the issues Work with suppliers and SQE to resolve manufacturability issues in the supply chain Participate on the Material Review Board, assess and disposition non‑conformances, conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, and provide corrective action Up to 20% travel may be required Technical Skills Lean/Six Sigma Tooling design Statistical analysis Solidworks, CREO, Catia, CAD or other 3D modeling software Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation Ability to use Design of Experiments methods to support process improvement Ability to perform Gage R & R Analysis for equipment qualifications Experience developing and implementing automation highly desired Experience 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 institution 7+ years of experience in the aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry 7+ years of experience in manufacturing organization Experience with APQP and IPCA+ Leading small or medium sized projects and/or programs Demonstrated 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 environment Better than average written and spoken communication skills Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills Strong focus and attention to detail Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a complex business environment Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills Strong focus on customer service Ability to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires either a U.S. Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non‑U.S. 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 off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability HSA with potential company contribution, and/or FSA/DCFSA 401(k) with 3% match with no LOS requirement Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness Coverage Auto/Home, Legal, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance Allowance for Safety Glasses Allowance for Safety Shoes 10 Company‑Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement up to $25k per year Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time Off Referral Bonuses Quarterly lunches and other events Since 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. 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