Manufacturing Project Engineer

Fortive • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Project Engineer designs, develops, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and production systems used to convert raw materials into finished products. The role partners with product development and operations teams to ensure products can be manufactured safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. It analyzes manufacturing performance, resolves technical issues, and drives continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and process capability. Work may include feasibility studies, Gage R&R, time studies, testing new and modified designs, and providing information for drafting and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Materials Science, from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with temperature or pressure systems, controls, and hardware.
• High attention to detail and ability to implement short-term fixes with long-term solutions.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from leadership, engineers, operators, and other support staff.
• Ability to estimate, lead, and deliver work at a project level.
• Ability to influence assembly and test design tradeoff decisions.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and designs.
• Experience in temperature calibration systems, validation proof testing, and standard methodology in temperature technology.
• Ability to perform advanced root cause analysis and develop root cause countermeasures.

Nice To Haves

• Post-undergraduate education in a related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or collaborate with technical and factory resources to achieve key manufacturing metrics.
• Provide cell support for manufacturing personnel, products, and production equipment.
• Manage daily work alongside multiple active projects.
• Analyze test data to evaluate key factors and collaborate with on-site and off-site technical resources to solve problems.
• Select appropriate test methods and manufacturing techniques, exercising judgment and understanding limitations in materials and standard industry equipment.
• Evaluate and qualify new parts or suppliers.
• Work with suppliers and customers to identify root causes and implement countermeasures for quality issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies, Gage R&R, time studies, and tests of new and modified designs.
• Provide information for drafting and documentation.
• Estimate, lead, and deliver work at a project level.
• Influence assembly and test design tradeoff decisions.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis and develop root cause countermeasures.
• Customize production methods or systems to simplify or automate tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level