Manufacturing Engineer

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. We strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities, setting high expectations and providing the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer will support AST by providing manufacturing technical support that includes manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering. The primary responsibility is to own improvements in manufacturing delivery and cost performance, acting as the technical owner of manufacturing processes. This may include engineering operations, project management, and transactional processes, as well as developing and executing a technical manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing technical support activities to continuously upgrade and improve manufacturing technologies, equipment uptime, product yield, and production quality, as well as new processes, technologies, and longer‑term manufacturing strategies.
• Direct contact with contractors and service providers for execution of projects.
• Participate in the design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
• Coordinate design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities on new products prior to launch.
• Design jigs and assembly tools.
• Work closely with design and production leaders to improve manufacturing efficiencies, effectiveness, and reduce production costs.
• Create and maintain routings and other manufacturing data requirements.
• Create standard work and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Expected travel: <5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1‑3 years’ experience working as an engineer specifically in industrial machine design and testing.
• Ability to use 3‑D solid modeling software, such as Inventor and AutoCAD, for designing and modeling manufacturing processes and products.
• Familiarity with reviewing drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with CNC processes and requirements.
• Proficiency with computer software such as MS Office, ERP systems, AutoCAD, solid modeling (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, ProE), FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, material processing; annealing/stress relieving, electropolish, passivation, and plastics.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, such as lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to plan, organize, and track manufacturing projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced culture.
• Self‑driven, initiative‑taking, and capable of working autonomously to achieve KPI’s.
• Results‑driven mindset with accountability to exceed metrics.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test (including testing for marijuana and THC) for this safety‑sensitive position.
• Must be willing to submit and successfully pass a background check.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA & PPO)
• Paid Dental
• Vision
• HSA account with employer contribution (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire)
• Long/Short term disability
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire)
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday
• Bonus potential
• All benefits are subject to change.

Pay

Competitive compensation for onsite WA applicants is $75,000‑$100,000.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position based in Tacoma, WA.