Master Lead (Quality / NDI)

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Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM Friday

Benefits

Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)

Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PTO starting at 3 weeks per year! Available to use immediately!

12 Paid Holidays!

Closed for a week during the winter holidays!

Position

As a Master Lead be the technical expert for operational processes. You will serve operations in various ways such as establishing best practice, assisting with new product development, training team members, facilitating continuous improvement, and assisting in supervisory activities.

Master Lead Responsibilities include:

• Completes production part processing based on production demand and staffing requirements.
• Operate complex machinery including automated cutting tables, heated platen presses, autoclaves, ovens and test equipment.
• Supports production floor through troubleshooting, operator training and other means.
• Leads technical training, serves as technical lead for new product development, and develops talent.
• Works to establish best practices including specific techniques, manufacturing aids, and methods.
• Collaborates with quality and engineering to review and provide feedback on work instructions, means and methods, and manufacturability issues.
• Oversight of quality issues & leads root cause corrective action for the department.
• Encourages continuous improvement and implements changes and process improvements.
• Participates in EC approval and training.
• Supervise and lead production team members in their daily activities.
• Train, review, counsel, and discipline team members as necessary.
• Improves manufacturing processes for composite materials by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Proposes revisions to work instructions & BOMs under the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineering assigned to the Value Stream.
• Learns how to develop, documents, and executes component rework and repair. Performs non-routine rework, as necessary.
• Supports production floor through troubleshooting, operator training and other means.
• Evaluates composite materials manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from technicians.
• Participates in Engineering Review Boards (ERB) walks, presenting for your area.
• Support tests and research.
• Provides feedback on equipment utilization and improvements.
• Communicates abnormal equipment operation with maintenance and supports the troubleshooting process.
• Fills in for absent team members as needed.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Strong familiarity with aerospace composites & key equipment.
• Demonstrated excellence with operational processes and procedures.
• Experience participating in or leading new product introduction efforts.
• Knowledge of multiple parts and part families, including part drawings.
• Ability to understand complex concepts and ability to simplify and present concepts to team members.
• Strong and collaborative relationships with team member, leadership, and other departments.
• Ability to be patient, steady, and train team members.
• Ability to prioritize, create, and innovate.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities.

Learn more about Orange City here: https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Orange City Operations: 712-707-9200

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.