• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Redmond, WA)


    Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

     

    As a Forensic Manufacturing Engineer, you will be directly responsible for building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. Utilize innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to solve complex manufacturing and engineering problems at both a systems and specialized level. Act as a critical link between production development, tooling, supply chain, and quality teams, and lead production on the assembly line and new production introduction. Your role involves conducting root cause analysis on defective production modules to enhance process technical improvements, driving production yield to 100%. You will develop repeatable repair structures for common module defects through the creation of work instructions, bills of material, and routing for repair shop orders.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop production processes and technical data, including defining, testing, validating, documenting, and deploying new rework procedures, work order routings, bills of material, and test report structures.

    + Lead the root cause analysis of failed or defective production materials, including documenting, approving teardown/investigation plans, executing special test teardown plans, documenting investigations, and developing corrective action plans for future defects.

    + Collaborate with the design engineering group to deliver technical solutions for defect modes that occur repeatedly.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

    + Familiarity with low rate manufacturing environments and new product introduction.

    + Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and principles.

    + Experience with root cause analysis techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, and DMAIC.

    + Proficiency in optical system performance metrology, SAP, ERP, NX Siemens, aerospace, and optical manufacturing.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Optics/Optical Sciences.

    + Experience with SAP or similar ERP software.

    + Experience with NX Unigraphics or similar CAD software.

    + Experience in aerospace and/or optical manufacturing.

    + Experience with fiber optic systems.

    + Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab.

    Work Environment

    In a normal day, 40% of the time will be spent on the production floor working with technician teams to execute special test teardown activities on defective material. Another 40% of the time will be spent on self-directed work off the production floor to develop test/teardown plans, document observations from forensic investigations, and develop standard rework plans. The remaining 20% of the time will be spent in meetings such as root cause review meetings and daily stand-ups.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $79.48/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 Nov 24, 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.