Jobs · Engineering · Washington

Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent · Seattle, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$67k–$87k/yrFull-time

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily manufacturing and quality operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an early-career manufacturing professional who enjoys working closely with the production floor, solving problems, and improving processes in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This position will split responsibilities between shop floor and quality support (approximately 80%) and engineering projects (approximately 20%).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings, revisions, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Support Non-Conformance (NC) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
  • Provide day-to-day manufacturing and quality support to production teams.
  • Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes, gauge control, and productivity improvements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support engineering projects that improve manufacturing capabilities and processes.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support manufacturing activities.
  • Participate in process improvement and cost-reduction efforts.

Essential Skills

  • 0-3 years of manufacturing engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related experience.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • CAD experience.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience supporting quality systems, NCs, MRBs, or corrective actions.
  • Continuous improvement or process improvement experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in aerospace, metal fabrication, machining, or manufacturing industry.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing/shop-floor environment, offering an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain broad exposure to manufacturing engineering, quality systems, continuous improvement, and production support while making a direct impact on daily operations and long-term manufacturing initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA. This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $66,560.00 - $87,360.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Vacation and Sick/Safe Leave
  • Annual bonus opportunity

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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