Manufacturing Engineer

Astronics; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics PECO in Clackamas, Oregon, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize finishing operations, improve quality, and drive efficiency in coatings and finishing processes used in aerospace and defense applications.

You will analyze processes, implement lean practices, maintain documentation, and collaborate with design, operations, and supply chain to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of related experience or training.
• Experience with finishing and coatings in aerospace/military contexts preferred.
• Knowledge of Paint, Chromate, and masking is a plus.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize finishing area processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and improve quality.
• Determine and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Operations by removing production obstacles and solving problems.
• Maintain documentation of processes, troubleshooting procedures, and improvements.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and manufacturing plans.
• Collaborate with design and development teams on manufacturability and feasibility.
• Lead activities across functions to support on-time delivery and quality.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure proper lead-times and stock levels.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Clackamas, Oregon

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

As a Manufacturing Engineer with our team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our finishing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards, improving process efficiency, and driving innovation within the coatings and finishings departments. We have multiple work cells that include conversion coating, masking, and painting application for predominantly aerospace and military applications.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about manufacturing engineering, problem-solving, and driving process efficiency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize finishing area processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and improve quality.
• Determine and implement best practices and self-directed continuous improvement initiatives to achieve optimal production output.
• Supports Operations personnel through problem-solving and by removing production obstacles.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, troubleshooting procedures, and improvements.
• Accurately develops and maintains bills of materials and manufacturing plans.
• Collaborate with the product design and development teams to provide input on manufacturability and feasibility during the early stages of new product development.
• Perform design and product development activities, including fixtures, for implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.
• Investigate emerging technologies, identify new product opportunities, and establish parameters for product direction/design.
• Lead activities across functional groups and departments to support on time delivery, quality requirements, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with Supply Chain, Planning and Operations to ensure that the ERP system has appropriate lead-times and costs, assuring proper stock levels.
• Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply Quality Standards accordingly.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with two or more years of related experiences and/or training.
• Working knowledge of Paint, Chromate, and/or masking.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Knowledgeable of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Skilled at statistical analysis of manufacturing process data.
• Aerospace knowledge is strongly desired
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, make presentations, and write concise reports for all levels of employees.
• Planning and ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.

Employment Eligibility Requirements

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.