Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent•White Salmon, WA

62d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Actalent is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer (mid-level ideally) to support a growing client in the Columbia River Gorge. The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the transition from prototype to full-rate production for a new hardware line. This role is responsible for designing and validating manufacturing processes, integrating quality standards, and ensuring production readiness across both legacy and new product lines. The position offers a unique opportunity to build a production line from the ground up-soldering stations, assembly areas, and test automation-while applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering (or similar).
3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or testing within aerospace, avionics or other regulated industries.
Demonstratable experience setting up a production line as a manufacturing engineer.
Ability to read and interpret designs and drawings; strong technical aptitude to understand products and optimize manufacturing/testing processes from Day 1.
Experience with circuit board design/debugging and SolidWorks are helpful skills.
Strong communication, collaboration, and enthusiasm for hands-on problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification a bonus; training and strong knowledge required.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
Manufacturing readiness experience, including setting up new production lines.
Hands-on mindset with practical experience in building, soldering, and troubleshooting.
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and test equipment automation.
Ability to manage and communicate with customers regarding technical manufacturing topics.
Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to evolving project needs.
Experience supporting supplier selection, audits, and ensuring supplier quality.
Background in other regulated industries, such as medical device or automotive manufacturing.
Ability to rapidly learn new products and processes to make an immediate impact.
DoD experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test automation for avionics, electronic and electrical systems.
Set up and balance production lines, conduct time studies, and implement Lean/Six Sigma practices.
Lead production readiness, validation, and process improvement initiatives, including low-rate runs and subsequent ramp-up.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supplier teams to troubleshoot circuit card issues and guide technicians.
Communicate effectively with customers on technical manufacturing topics and incorporate feedback into process improvements.
Automate testing and assembly tasks using scripting, PLCs, and servo systems; integrate environmental factors (pressure, temperature) into test processes.
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, FAA, and DoD.