Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Janicki; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Janicki Industries seeks a Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance Engineer for its Mount Vernon, Washington site. The role focuses on maintaining high-tolerance aerospace manufacturing equipment, developing PMI/PM procedures, and minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

You will support engineering and operations, design and procure components, and coach junior staff while ensuring AS9100 compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; degree may be substituted.
• Must be familiar with PLCs, electro-mechanical systems, and 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong English communication skills.
• US citizenship or permanent residency; ability to obtain US Secret clearance and comply with ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Plan scheduled maintenance events, short and long term.
• Develop PMI procedures to maximize asset uptime in production/building equipment.
• Develop PM procedures as a response to unplanned failures and PMI findings.
• Provide support for equipment breakdowns and fault diagnosis.
• Coordinate equipment modifications with minimal production impact; assist with junior staff.

Skills

PLCs/electro-mechanical

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology

10+ years experience substituted for degree

Tools

SAP

Catia

Unigraphics

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtJanickiIndustries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is on-site at our Mount Vernon, Washington State location.

Department Summary

The Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance Engineer manages the health of varied manufacturing support equipment. This includes development of maintenance and production processes, process optimization, design, and testing duties in an AS9100 Certified facility in supporting manufacturing of high tolerance, high value aerospace components. The ME will be responsible for becoming the technical expert of the mechanical equipment required for machining processes, processing equipment, and building operation. The ME shall demonstrate self-motivation, ownership, and innovation through past experience.

The Following Essential Job Functions Are Performed

• Planning scheduled maintenance events - Short & Long term.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) procedures for production and building equipment with the goal to maximize asset uptime.
• Develop Planned Maintenance (PM) procedures as a response to unplanned failures and findings from PMI.
• Provide support in response to equipment breakdowns and diagnosis of faults.
• Support engineering, managerial, and technical staff to efficiently coordinate equipment modification and repairs with minimal impact to production.
• Assists with development and coaching of junior maintenance staff.
• Design/build or procure specialized components, fixtures, or parts to support maintenance repairs or equipment upgrades.
• Keeps current with latest equipment, technologies, and maintenance methods.
• Maintains an overview of production processes, facilities, and work with management and production personnel to develop and implement improvements for optimal results.
• Maintain compliance with with Safety, 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of capital and small equipment, materials, or parts. Manages and coordinates new machine installation and commissioning. Determines and suggests critical spare requirements for new equipment.
• Files, drafts, retrieves, and maintains engineering drawings, records, revisions and updates, as needed.
• Works with leadership to identify and mitigate risk in the production process
• Aides with recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and provides recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Plans whole-building air and vacuum systems including equipment and piping.
• Plans and executes changes to building and equipment control and monitoring systems using a Building Automation System (BacNET capable).

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology, mechanical engineering, composite/material science, industrial design technology, or a similar field is required with an emphasis in robotics or automation is preferred. Degrees with similar technical qualifications may be considered for the position.
• A combination of extensive work experience (10+ Years) and other education may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be familiar with PLCs, electro-mechanical systems, and 3D modeling software.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• 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.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• This position may require 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 agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Composite/Material Science, Industrial Design Technology, or a similar field is required
• Must have familiarity with Microsoft Office products and SAP; some experience with Catia and Unigraphics is desirable
• A combination of extensive work experience, (10+ Years) and other education may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 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

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000/year, plusbenefits and eligibility fora discretionary bonus. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work and accessassignments.The range provided isJanicki'sestimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills and abilities.

Shift Availability

• Weekends: Friday-Sunday, 12 hr. days (36hrs paid at full-time 40hrs) - 5:00a-5:30p
• Swings: Monday-Thursday, 10 hour days - ~3:30p-2:00a
• Days: Monday-Friday traditional schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401(k)with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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’ Affinitiive 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 [phone].

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.

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