Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Kirkland, WA • 6h ago

A large tech company in Redmond, WA is hiring multiple Manufacturing Engineers for a huge aerospace project! If interested, please apply directly.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. This role is pivotal in applying innovative solutions and advanced technologies to solve complex manufacturing and engineering challenges at both the system and component levels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless transition from development to production, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical contact for production-related issues, ensuring rapid resolution and implementing long-term corrective actions.

Manage non-conforming materials and lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC).

Create and update shop orders, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to support continuous production flow.

Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation for production test hardware.

Collaborate with design, quality, and test engineering teams to support both development and production programs.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other Operational Excellence methodologies.

Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electronic systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience in low-rate, high-complexity manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Proficient in root cause analysis methodologies such as Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and DMAIC.

Experience in creating and updating work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and production systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with automated manufacturing processes and test methods at component, subsystem, and system levels.

Knowledge of QTP/ATP, functional testing, and environmental testing (thermal, acoustic, vibration).

Strong background in electrical system design, metrology, and mechanical failure analysis.

Demonstrated technical writing skills for documentation such as test plans, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.

About the role:

100% onsite in Redmond, WA

Two schedules available:

Back Half Days Weds-Sat 6am - 4:30pm

Back Half Nights Weds-Sat 5pm-3:30am

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kirkland, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66.70 - $66.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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