Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Lead to join our growing team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Engineers are responsible for all activities that are carried out to successfully complete an assigned project. Activities may include interaction with customer and development of SOW, design work, schedule management, manufacturing process development, and manufacturing support. Ideal candidates would be eager to learn and work through complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment. If you’re an engineer with a strong work ethic, technical knowledge and enthusiasm for growth, this is the role for you.

The following essential job functions are performed:

• Directly mentors and offers leadership and training to less experienced team members.
• Monitors employees and enforced compliance with established procedures; provides related training for individuals and groups as necessary.
• Leads project work.
• Maintains an overview of production processes and facilities and work with Management and Production personnel to develop and implement improvements for optimal results
• Assists with creating and managing new production processes/procedures to better aid in the completion of composite tooling and/or resolve any problems that may have occurred during the production of the tool
• As Research and Design develops new technology, the ME reissues and/or reconstructs production processes in order to implement new technology
• Plans and coordinates standard manufacturing processes on the Production Floor
• Aides with recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method
• Works with Project Managers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process
• Must be able to comply with Safety, 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices
• Develops detailed Production Build Plan packages based upon customer process specifications and engineering drawings
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts
• Files, retrieves and maintains engineering drawings, records, revisions and updates, as needed
• Drafts detail drawings or sketches to convey technical information
• Maintains awareness of the project schedule for each project as it moves through the value stream in order to meet key project deadlines
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, equipment and workspace requirements for maximum efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of your job

QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Industrial Design Technology, or a similar field is required.
• All positions required at least a high school diploma/GED.
• 3-5 years of related experience is required.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products; some experience with Catia, NX Unigraphics, and SAP is desirable
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Must be familiar with a variety of the fields’ concepts, practices and procedures
• Must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.
Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment