Position: Composite Manufacturing Engineer Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm recommended Pay Range: $99,307/year - $148,961/year Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for a monthly cell phone stipend and an annual incentive program. Company: At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA. Benefits Summary: Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starting at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere. Disclaimer: The benefits noted above are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Position Summary: The Composite Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and improves processes to obtain cost effective production while maintaining quality standards. The Composite Manufacturing Engineer also supports manufacturing planning in BoM / Routing / Work Instructions, as well as implementing engineering changes for continuous improvement of Wipaire products. This individual serves as a subject matter expert on composites and guides the team regarding manufacturing with composite materials. Primary Responsibilities: Evaluates current manufacturing processes and implements process changes that improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality. Develops manufacturing processes of composite components and final assemblies implementing well documented, cost-effective methods to manufacture a composite float. Recommends, specifies, and validates new equipment and tools. Prepares cost, utilization, efficiency, and other performance metric reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing shop floor data. Creates manufacturing process instructions; develops and conducts process validations. Participates in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, tooling and process requirements, rework methods, as well as corrective action processing to minimize future issues. Creates engineering change requests for continuous improvement and processes engineering change orders including shop floor disposition. Helps prioritize change requests to effectively utilize resources for best return on investment. Maintains compliance of all activities within the quality control system. Interprets various industry and government specifications and recommends courses of action in order to meet those specifications. Education, Experience And Credentials Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred. 5+ years of related work experience is highly preferred. Epicor experience a plus. Six Sigma certification a plus but not required. CAD experience a plus. Regulated industry and related compliance requirements background preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Expertise in the following areas is preferred: Lean manufacturing consisting of: 5S, continuous improvement, cell design, plant layout, and mistake-proofing. Knowledge of composite materials along with processes/tools associated with composites. Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage work in a fast-paced environment. Work without supervision and solve high level and detailed problems effectively. Work as an effective and proactive team player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a positive attitude; understands the importance of supporting the organization, customers, and other employees. Able to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work. Able to develop and give presentations to small groups inside and outside the organization. Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization. Apply manual dexterity for hand tools and power equipment use; good hand/eye coordination. Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day. Stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Use close vision to see small parts and review detailed information, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Please visit our careers page at www.wipaire.com/careers to apply. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Position: Composite Manufacturing Engineer Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm recommended Pay Range: $99,307/year - $148,961/year Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for a monthly cell phone stipend and an annual incentive program. Company: At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA. Benefits Summary: Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starting at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere. Disclaimer: The benefits noted above are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Position Summary: The Composite Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and improves processes to obtain cost effective production while maintaining quality standards. The Composite Manufacturing Engineer also supports manufacturing planning in BoM / Routing / Work Instructions, as well as implementing engineering changes for continuous improvement of Wipaire products. This individual serves as a subject matter expert on composites and guides the team regarding manufacturing with composite materials. Primary Responsibilities: Evaluates current manufacturing processes and implements process changes that improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality. Develops manufacturing processes of composite components and final assemblies implementing well documented, cost-effective methods to manufacture a composite float. Recommends, specifies, and validates new equipment and tools. Prepares cost, utilization, efficiency, and other performance metric reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing shop floor data. Creates manufacturing process instructions; develops and conducts process validations. Participates in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, tooling and process requirements, rework methods, as well as corrective action processing to minimize future issues. Creates engineering change requests for continuous improvement and processes engineering change orders including shop floor disposition. Helps prioritize change requests to effectively utilize resources for best return on investment. Maintains compliance of all activities within the quality control system. Interprets various industry and government specifications and recommends courses of action in order to meet those specifications. Education, Experience And Credentials Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred. 5+ years of related work experience is highly preferred. Epicor experience a plus. Six Sigma certification a plus but not required. CAD experience a plus. Regulated industry and related compliance requirements background preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Expertise in the following areas is preferred: Lean manufacturing consisting of: 5S, continuous improvement, cell design, plant layout, and mistake-proofing. Knowledge of composite materials along with processes/tools associated with composites. Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage work in a fast-paced environment. Work without supervision and solve high level and detailed problems effectively. Work as an effective and proactive team player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a positive attitude; understands the importance of supporting the organization, customers, and other employees. Able to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work. Able to develop and give presentations to small groups inside and outside the organization. Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization. Apply manual dexterity for hand tools and power equipment use; good hand/eye coordination. Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day. Stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Use close vision to see small parts and review detailed information, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Please visit our careers page at www.wipaire.com/careers to apply. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats, which are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Quick summary: 1st shift only - 4/10 schedule - M-Th 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Family owned company with a relaxed work environment Working in the exciting aviation industry on unique products Check out: https://www.wipaire.com/about-wipaire/careers-at-wipaire/ to view videos about what Wipaire is all about and to apply. About The Job... Depending on experience, our Fabricators perform various levels of work within the aircraft float fabrication process. As you gain experience and receive training, the work you will be performing will be more complex and you will have the opportunity to advance. Please note - there is no welding in this position. Performs simple fabrication and assemblies of aircraft floats under the guidance of more experienced fabricators. Forms material to match blueprint specifications or sample parts, following instructions. Operates equipment and utilizes common hand tools to manufacture and assemble parts. Inspects all parts for cleanliness and defects. Keeps Production Supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments. Records time in ERP software and signs off work order for each process of assembly. Follows procedures that support compliance to FAA regulations. If hired as or promoted to a Senior Fabricator, you will have the additional duties of: Selecting appropriate raw materials and prefabricated parts to perform moderately complex fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts and assemblies. Verifying conformance to industry and Company standards. Providing feedback to lesser experienced workers. Interpreting specifications, drawings, and/or sample parts to determine machine adjustments and material processing requirements. Identifying and performing processes needed for fabrication and assembly. Inspecting all parts and assemblies for cleanliness and conformity. If non-conformities exist, notifying Production Supervisor for corrective action. Maintaining traceability of material and parts issued to jobs, returning unused material through proper procedures. Following engineering drawings and specifications to install, connect, or bond aircraft parts using adhesives, rivets, or threaded fasteners. Preparing and using jigs or fixtures to aid in locating, bonding, or drilling aircraft parts. All Levels - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities High school diploma or GED preferred. Senior level: 1 year technical diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in assembly and fabrication preferred. Senior level: Three years’ minimum related experience in assembly and fabrication strongly preferred. Proficiency in working with hand tools and common metal shop tasks. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exhibit manual dexterity and able to use hand tools, including files, hammers, snips; power tools such as sanders, drills, riveters, and grinders. Understand, speak, and effectively communicate in the English language, including oral and written instructions, to communicate with people inside and outside the organization. Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day. Stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Use close vision to see small parts and review detailed information, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to perform basic arithmetic using various units of measure such as decimals and fractions. Able to understand and complete written or verbal instructions. Able to manage problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Able to learn to safely and properly use the kind of tools and equipment needed to make the parts assigned. Conform to applicable FAA and other regulatory requirements in all aspects of the work. Work as an effective and proactive team-player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a helpful, positive approach. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.