Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering – Individual Contributor

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

12 month contract

On-site in Redmond, WA

Must be able to work on a W2

Second Shift: 2 PM to 10 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process improvement and ensure manufacturing quality, safety, and efficiency. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and implement new manufacturing methods and equipment. You will resolve production issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical or electromechanical equipment, machines, and systems.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and industry standards.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of centralized systems (heat, gas, water, steam).
• Evaluate mechanical products for cost effectiveness, efficiency, and recommend design modifications.
• Resolve manufacturing issues by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing to improve processes and reduce risk.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes, concepts, and best practices.
• Create and maintain process documentation and conduct experiments to validate process changes.
• Train assemblers in new or updated processes.
• Manage production line balancing, tooling, equipment installation, and qualification.
• Evaluate product designs and support DF(X) improvements.
• Improve ergonomics, material presentation, and packaging methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in process design, development, and process/equipment qualification or validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze data (preferred).