Lifeport, Inc is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer II in Woodland

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry's largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Position Summary:

This position designs manufacturing production sequences, processes, and procedures for part and assembly manufacturing of VIP aircraft interior monuments and machined detail parts. Products include cabinetry, ceilings/sidewalls, galleys, lavatories, and both small and large machined parts.

Essential Functions:

• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of products, and tools/equipment that affect product performance
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques
• Develops machine routings that enhance productivity, utilize standardized tooling, and improve product throughput
• Ensures manufacturing plans are in full compliance with customer specifications to include all industry and military specifications for machining/manufacturing to include all inside and outside processes
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Provides guidance to production regarding engineering requirements to best utilize manufacturing techniques to obtain conforming product
• Manufacturing liaison support
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions
• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan
• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
• Creates, design and manipulates solid models, assemblies, layouts and detail drawings
• Knowledge of quality and certification requirements in regulated manufacturing industries (e.g. AS 9100, FAA, ISO/TSI16949 and ISO 9001)

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Experience in a machine shop environment
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Proficient in CAD both 2D and 3D
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)
• >3 years' experience required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

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Benefits:

• PTO - Paid Time off and emergency/personal sick leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Flexible schedule
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness
• Job Posting Range: DOE, $67,600/year - $90,000/year