Equipment & Tool Engineer 2

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Equipment & Tool Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA. The position is 100% onsite and involves production floor engagement to improve tooling and equipment performance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, tooling specs, vendor communications, and maintenance planning. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience on production floors and with tooling concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple positions across teams in Puget Sound, WA.
• Interact on the production floor with mechanics, safety, and tool makers to support the production system.
• Investigate and develop equipment and tooling concepts to satisfy design and build requirements.
• Create specifications and purchase requests for new equipment and tooling from vendors.
• Develop maintenance plans and usage instructions; support user training.

Skills

On-floor presence

Process improvement

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

3D modeling software

ASME/NBIC knowledge

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 10 Equipment & Tool Engineer 2's for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 1 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client is seeking Equipment and Tool Engineers to support multiple positions across our teams in Puget Sound, Washington.

A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and tool makers, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

This position is a Production Engineering role and requires direct interfacing with the people and equipment on the production floor. A typical day could include:

• Spending up to 8 hours on feet standing/walking on the production floor.
• Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment.
• Working at heights or in tight spaces.
• Wearing required PPE.

• Investigates and develops equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.
• Performs tool liaison activities to support tool fabrication and production use.
• Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models to support the build plan.
• Creates specifications and purchase requests for the acquisition of new equipment and tooling from external vendors.
• Checks designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and supports user training development.
• Manages budgets and schedules to deliver equipment and tooling solutions to customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 2 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• Mid-Level: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior Level: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Pressure Vessel Design Engineer.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• 2 or more years of Project Management experience.
• Working knowledge and application of pressure vessel codes such as ASME Section VIII and its related ASME/ANSI Codes.
• Strong knowledge and application of NBIC codes Part 1, 2, 3, & 4.
• Application of piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessel fabrication processes and maintenance procedures.
• Strong understanding of material mechanics & behaviors under conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibrations.
• Strong understanding of non-destructive examination procedures such as magnetic particle examination and ultrasonic testing.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and testing requirements.
• Experience and adeptness in the application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.
• Hands-on experience with the design of autoclaves for use in composite curing processes.
• Design of quick actuating closures or breech lock door mechanisms.
• 5 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• 5 or more years of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 or more years of GD&T experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. through advanced technical education.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time/First Shift

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM