Engineering Dept - Work order writer

Position Summary:

Generate detailed work instructions to facilitate manufacture and document acceptance criteria of specialty aerospace parts and assemblies.

This is a full-time day shift position - Schedule is a 9/80 pay period. 1st week Mon-Thu 6am-3:30pm & Fri 6am-2:30pm 2nd week Mon-Thu 6am-3:30pm & Fri off.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Opportunities:

Develop a thorough understanding of industry standard specifications commonly utilized by aerospace manufacturers Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman among others.

Interface with various shop departments including Quality Assurance inspectors and Mill/Router operators.

Opportunities to cross-train in different departments to diversify skills and assist shop needs.

Work towards a Quality Inspector certification indicating a strong knowledge base and high level of competence as a work order writer.

Develop the ability to:

Perform a “deep dive” on individual parts by reviewing the customer provided engineering data package. Extract all pertinent drawing views, notes, parts and materials. Synthesize all this information into a single complete and concise work order.

Track the progress of and update multiple parts at one time.

Identify missing or discrepant engineering documentation. Contact major aerospace manufacturer representatives to ask clarifying questions.

Position Requires:

At least 1 year experience in manufacturing in the aerospace industry or prior experience in a technical writing position.

Proficient computer skills including standard Microsoft Office products.

Attention to detail, critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management.

Retain feedback and desire to grow into the writer role.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Referral program

Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company’s success, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics”, has resulted in a long-standing reputation of “Manufacturing Excellence” winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 32 years. Cygnus Inc. has a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including CNC mills, CNC routers, CNC brakes, CNC waterjet, penetrant inspection, heat treat, alodine and anodize processing, painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 85 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life Pacific Northwest resort community with scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.