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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Directs and coordinates the fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. Oversees installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Evaluates mechanical products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and may recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions. This role requires independent work with minimal supervision, applying professional expertise and judgement.

Responsibilities

+ Resolve manufacturing issues from root cause to the most apparent symptoms.

+ Participate in the development and implementation of reliable methods across functional groups.

+ Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and concepts.

+ Develop and maintain process documentation.

+ Design, conduct, and develop reports for experiments to characterize and validate new or changed manufacturing processes.

+ Train assemblers in new manufacturing processes.

+ Balance the production line.

+ Justify, specify, order, and coordinate the installation and qualification of tooling and equipment.

+ Evaluate product designs and facilitate improvements.

+ Determine appropriate material presentation and packaging.

+ Improve ergonomics of manufacturing methods.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

+ 2+ years’ experience in process design, development, and process/equipment qualification or validation.

+ Proficiency in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and continuous improvement.

+ Experience with aerospace and automotive engineering.

+ Strong problem-solving methodologies.

+ Ability to efficiently collect and analyze data.

+ Good analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in medical device manufacturing.

+ Understanding of quality systems and design for manufacturing.

+ Experience in process validation.

Work Environment

Weekend shift with flexibility to work 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days, covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30am-6:00pm. After six months, the schedule will move to a standard Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. The role requires onsite presence and involves collaboration with Production, Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other cross-functional groups to improve manufacturing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, Washington.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Oct 23, 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.