Stress Engineer Lead

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Stress Engineer Lead to join our growing team.This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking a Stress Engineer Lead to bring their expertise and leadership to our team. This position is critical for ensuring the successful completion of assigned projects and requires a strong passion for leadership and mentorship. As a Lead Engineer, you will assume significant responsibility within the team, serving as a technical expert and the primary point of contact for resolving customer concerns. You will proactively address challenges at every project stage, implement risk mitigation strategies, and support the growth and development of less experienced engineers.In this role, you will collaborate directly with customers to negotiate work package alignment, define roles, responsibilities, and authority, and demonstrate both competence and credibility in the agreed-upon work. Responsibilities include leading in-house aerospace structures design, managing customer BTP MRB repair and disposition tasks, and performing stress and fatigue analysis of primary and secondary airframe structures using methods ranging from hand calculations to advanced FEM/FEA tools.The following essential job functions are performed as a Stress Engineer Lead in a fast-paced team environment: Manage a team of stress engineers to execute project scopePerform Stress analysis to determine the strength, life, and safety margins using first order methods and advanced analytical methods and toolsManage engineering projects to produce technical deliverables with aggressive cost and schedule constraintsMonitors and reports project performanceCommunicate directly with customers to establish detailed requirements and deliverables, provide project status, and discuss risks and opportunitiesDirect and participate in engineering activities, including design, engineering reviewsResolve schedule and technical setbacks by developing and implementing practically driven recovery plans with engineering and program staffIdentify process improvement areasEnsures the integrity of the teams' engineering through informed, data-driven decisionsAssure all team members have a complete understanding of all quality requirements for projectsManage project scope and is responsible for the execution of the team's workPerform risk assessments, frequently encourages less experienced engineers to identify improvement areasShall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisorsMust be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the jobPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSDue to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree in engineering, material science or a related technical field is required.10+ years stress engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Commercial/military aerospace experience is preferred.Must have demonstrated customer engagement and leadership experience.An understanding of material properties and testing.Experience with research, data analysis, and problem solving.Must have a strong working technical knowledge of composite materials.Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English languageADDITIONAL INFORMATION Salary range for this role is between $120,000 - $180,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki's estimate 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 abilitiesBENEFITSMedical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributionDisability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insuranceHSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)401k with employer matchingPaid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)Education reimbursement programSeveral shift optionsPremium pay for off-shifts Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, 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' Affirmative 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 (360) 404-1997.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.