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Manufacturing Engineer – Flight-Critical Avionics Systems

• About the Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with sharp technical instincts and a results-driven mindset to support the design and production of flight-critical avionics systems. This role requires a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, with the ability to pivot between prototype and production-level design.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop precise 3D and 2D mechanical designs for avionics hardware

+ Conduct structural and thermal design analyses

+ Integrate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic systems

+ Draft work instructions, SOPs, and comprehensive test plans

+ Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

+ Support both R&D and production builds across the manufacturing lifecycle

+ Ensure material flow systems run seamlessly to production lines

Required Skills

+ 4+ years in manufacturing engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

+ 1+ year with electromechanical system integration and troubleshooting

+ Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX/Unigraphics)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

+ Internship or leadership experience in college technical organizations

+ Strong technical writing ability

+ Familiar with automated manufacturing and testing processes (assembly, ATP/QTP, environmental testing)

+ Certified or trained in Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or other Operational Excellence systems

+ Proven strengths in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and documentation

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills in cross-functional settings

Shift Options:

• Sun–Wed, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Wed–Sat, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Sun–Wed, 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM

• Wed–Sat, 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM

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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.