Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling in a collaborative environment.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and processes such as automation, robotics, and computer‑aided manufacturing software to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Create and analyze 3‑D model data to optimize manufacturing processes and generate digital work instructions.
• Define operations procedures and build sequences by leveraging material knowledge and automated processes to achieve operational excellence.
• Evaluate performance of equipment and tools—including IoT devices—to verify efficiency and initiate corrective actions for problems and deficiencies.
• Develop statistical process control approaches using factory data and integrate reporting and analytics solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provide input to product design regarding concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Perform floor and repair support to resolve immediate production constraints.
• Develop corrective actions that reduce scrap, rework, and repair (SRR) costs and lower hours per unit (HPU).
• Conduct manufacturing evaluations of engineering changes and implement cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Address complex technical issues and drive them to resolution.
• Execute standard manufacturing engineering work such as tool trial runs and work‑around plans.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and ensure compliance with AS9100, Command Media, and other applicable regulations.
• Support the F‑35, C‑130, F‑16 programs, or the Machine Shop, and apply AI prompting as relevant to the role.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited college.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple business levels and remote teams.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing.

Desired Skills

• 1–2 years of experience (or 0 years with an M.S.) in engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly sequences (assembly, milling, turning, additive, paint, etc.).
• Manufacturing engineering experience with fabrication and assembly in a production environment.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Ability to apply structured root‑cause analysis techniques and develop corrective‑action plans.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering specifications and reviewing drawings for manufacturability.
• Experience implementing technical solutions, new technologies, or processes (tooling, automation, robotics, computer‑aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or similar 3‑D CAD software.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $63,400.00 – $117,800.00. The salary range is a general guideline; final offers consider scope and responsibilities, experience, education/training, key skills, market location, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4×10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance
• Life insurance
• Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance metrics and not guaranteed)
• Washington state specific accruals: non‑represented full‑time employees accrue at least 10 hours PTO per month and receive at least 90 hours for holidays; represented employees accrue 6.67 hours vacation per month, up to 52 hours sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date.