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Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Sekisui Aerospace
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Orange City
403 14th Street Southeast (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
Check out what we are up to! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sekisui_aerospace_oc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEKISUIAerospaceOrangeCity We are looking for a dynamic Safety & CI Manager to join our team! We offer health benefits, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, job growth, and continued professional development. Apply to join the SEKISUI Aerospace team today! Type: Full Time, Exempt 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 upon accrual! 12 Paid Holidays! Closed for a week during the winter holidays! Position As a Safety & CI Manager, you will be responsible for leading the safety function in a manner that protects the company's team members, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through the development and enforcement of safe work practices, while ensuring statutory compliance. You are also responsible to foster a culture of continuous improvement and optimize the organization performance through lean initiatives. Essential Functions: Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Safety & CI Manager Responsibilities Coordinates the development and hands-on implementation of the company's comprehensive industrial safety program including safety training, safety policies & procedures, EHS compliance, risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and equipment inspections. Coordinates & participates in corporate business safety strategies. Coordinates safety steering committee & safety committee. Analyze safety and performance indicators and determine appropriate countermeasures. Support location assessments (e.g. audits, inspections, accident investigations, etc.) with management and recommend and assist in the execution of corrective actions. Initiates and implements a comprehensive training and continuous improvement programs that contributes to talent development and retention, as well as supporting the reduction in variability across our processes. Facilitates lean events. Sets performance metrics, evaluates productivity, meets comprehensive training needs, develops leadership programs, delivers innovative training and promotes the company brand. Required Qualifications Have genuine drive for continuous improvement of Health and Safety issues and risks, drilling for root cause, and ensuring preventive actions are implemented and controlled. Take initiative to make improvements while collaboratively involving the necessary supervision and team(s) throughout decision process. Manage and motivate team-members in a team-based environment. Possess excellent communication & training skills and ensure a collaborative interface exist across all teams (both technical and non-technical personnel). Serve as a team member, facilitator and/or leader as needed. Thorough understanding of the company specific standards, including OSHA requirements and those by other regulatory authorities. Ability to quantify and analyze data. Familiar with planning tools such as flow and relationship diagrams. Participative style with ability to establish credibility and be decisive. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills, including instructing and listening. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able to prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Lean certification preferred (Green or Black belt) 8 or more years of related experience preferred. Working Conditions While performing typical duties of this job, production employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment. Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature-controlled. Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. Exposure to hazardous equipment. Exposure to contaminants. Shared workspaces with other employees. Lifting pushing, pulling, and bending. Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift and overtime). Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure. 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. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 1