Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be directly responsible for building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. You will utilize innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to solve difficult manufacturing and engineering problems daily, both at a systems and specialized level. You will act as a critical linchpin between the production, development, tooling, supply chain, and quality teams, leading production on the assembly line as well as new production introduction. You will provide first-line support for all manner of technical challenges to the production team, using your expertise to rapidly respond to, triage, and solve product issues that slow down factory throughput. Finally, you will be responsible for establishing new processes, equipment, and assembly lines to support aggressive build ramp, making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.

ResponsibilitiesLead production on the assembly line and new production introduction.Provide first-line technical support to the production team.Rapidly respond to, triage, and solve product issues affecting factory throughput.Establish new processes, equipment, and assembly lines.Make data-driven decisions to support the build ramp.Essential SkillsFamiliarity with Low Rate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction.Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles.Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC.Strong analytical skills.Strong communication and writing skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with SAP or similar ERP software.Experience with NX Unigraphics or similar CAD software.Experience with Aerospace and/or Optical Manufacturing.Experience with Python Programming Language.Experience with Optical System Design & Optical Metrology.Experience with Fiber Optic Systems.Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab.Work Environment

The position is onsite every day in Redmond. Most of the time will be spent in the lab. 75% of time will be spent on the production floor working with technician teams to solve various technical blockers, including test report reviews, defect material triage, and ERP blockers. 25% of time will be spent performing independent development work such as data analysis on disturbances and improving troubleshoot documentation. New team members in first-line support roles are assigned to specific shifts to support factory operations. After a 2-month training period during normal business hours (9-5), First Line Support Engineers will align to one of the following 4x10 shift schedules: Back half days – Wednesday – Saturday, 6am – 4:30pm, or Back half nights – Wednesday – Saturday, 5pm – 3:30am.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00

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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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