Build the Future of Aerospace with Us
We're are seeking team members who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments for our 2027 Engineering COOP positions at our Orange City, IA facility. Please note this posting is set up for our fall recruiting season, so don't expect to hear from us until October.
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Your Work Matters Here
At SEKISUI Aerospace, you're not just filling a position, you're joining a team that takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and innovation.
When you walk through our doors, you become part of a company, helping shape the future of aerospace manufacturing while building a stronger future for yourself.
Type: Full Time, Exempt
Position
As an intern you will be assisting with various departmental activities as determined and directed by the department manager. You will be responsible for assisting staff with daily duties including, but not limited to, research, data entry, filing, document creation, and coordination activities.
What you will do:
- Shadowing members of the assigned department as they perform their duties.
- Assisting with daily departmental duties such as research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete records.
- Preparing reports and other documents.
- Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
- Learning how to work as part of a departmental team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients.
- Help develop process documentation
- Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about department and office operations.
- Typically our engineering COOP work will fall into one of the following categories:
- New Product Introduction
- Production Support
- Special Projects
What you will need to be successful:
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must have excellent attention to detail and proven ability to work with detailed information/data.
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment, Microsoft Office programs, and basic awareness of ERP module and systems.
- Ability to organize, conduct and schedule meetings.
- Experience in composites or other manufacturing is preferred.
Working Conditions
While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.
- Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
- Exposure to hazardous equipment
- Exposure to contaminants
- Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled
- 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)
Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.
- Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
- Full Face Shield
- Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
- Protective Apron
- Respirator
- Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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.
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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.
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
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Skills Required
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with detailed information and data
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Basic awareness of ERP modules and systems
- Ability to organize, conduct, and schedule meetings
- Ability to meet ITAR export-control requirements as a U.S. Person
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background screening
- Experience in composites or other manufacturing
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and perform required standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
What We Do
SEKISUI Aerospace is an industry leading company known for its manufacturing excellence in carbon fiber, thermoplastics, intelligent automation, aerospace interiors, structural composites, composite tooling, ducting, and engineering services. With over 30+ years of composite manufacturing experience, SEKISUI Aerospace is recognized as a leader in supplying quality products to airlines and OEM’s worldwide. We pride ourselves in working with customers from concept to certification and delivering quality products on schedule. SEKISUI Aerospace offers 3 Centers of Excellence, comprising of over 322K ft2 of manufacturing space, that drive delivery and quality performance for our customers while meeting the high rate production demands of your product line. With the addition of our Research & Technology Center, we are spearheading the way to intelligent automation insertion, rapid prototype to manufacturing processing and design optimization. From front end design through final manufacturing, we use technology and automation to provide a cost effective way to produce your products.
