• Manufacturing Engineering Aide

    Astronics (Kirkland, WA)


    Manufacturing Engineering Aide (2025-045)

     

    Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

     

    Location Kirkland, WA

    Description

    **Astronics AES** is seeking a **Manufacturing Engineering Aide** to join our team in **Kirkland, WA** .

     

    This is an onsite position, working Monday - Friday in the facility.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Manufacturing Engineering Aide oversees a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area, including but not limited to ordering of materials, building benches and assisting with safety requests.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Responds to production line issues, such as tooling misalignments, machine stoppages, or incorrect work instructions.

    + Follows established troubleshooting procedures to address problems and ensures smooth handoffs when escalating to engineers or other personnel.

    + Performs evaluations and audits of current manufacturing work instructions to make improvements with safety and quality in mind.

    + Regularly engages with operators on the production floor to ensure instructions are clear, accurate, and easy to interpret, while gathering input on time standards deviating from reality.

    + Ensures manufacturing work instructions and process documents are accurate and complete. Assists manufacturing engineer with Initiating updates and change requests as needed to the ERS/PLM systems.

    + Educates internal customers on why work instructions/procedures are in place and why/how they can help identify and improve the accuracy of that documentation.

    + Participates in basic improvement projects, such as reorganizing materials to improve workflow or reducing motion waste for operators.

    + Department representative for cost/cost of poor-quality reduction projects, which involves tracking and following up on action items by the cross functional team.

    + Collects and analyzes basic data to support(s) lean manufacturing initiatives.

    + Diagnoses and resolves basic equipment issues such as tooling malfunctions or minor mechanical adjustments via established process) and escalates to Manufacturing Engineer as needed.

    + Reduce opportunities for error on the production floor.

    + Ensure Kaboodles are well maintained and clearly identifiable.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of fabrication tools & fixtures, calibration procedures, and safety protocols.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Experience:

    + High school diploma required.

    + Ability to understand Engineering Concepts including but not limited to: Statics, Dynamics, Drafting, Statistics, Physics, Material Sciences, and Chemistry.

    + Demonstrates expertise (6+ years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position).

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    + As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.**

    + An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test **which includes screening for the use of cannabis.**

    **Salary is $24.52 - $36.79 per hour** .

     

    Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

    Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

    + **Stay Healthy** - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

    + **Save for the Future** - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    + **Find Balance** - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

    + **Time for You** - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

    Position Requirements

    See above

     

    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

     

    About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

     

    We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

     

    EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

     

    This position is currently accepting applications.