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Forensics/Fiber Optics Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent
Redmond, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

HIRING ASAP!If interested in more information/direct feedback, please reach out to me directly atghilson@actalentservices. comand attach your resume and contact information.

Below are some details about the position:

  • BENEFITS:YES
  • PAY:$75-79 an hour depending on experience
  • SCHEDULE/ENVIRONMENT: On site

Job Description:

As a Forensic Manufacturing Engineer at this client, you will be directly responsible for building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. You will utilize innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to solve difficult manufacturing and engineering problems on a daily basis, at both a systems and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the production, development, tooling, supply chain, and quality teams, and will lead production on the assembly line as well as new production introduction. You will be responsible for developing and executing root cause analysis on defective or failed production modules, in order to develop technical process improvements that drive production yield to 100%.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

- Collaborate with the design engineering team to deliver technical solutions for recurring defect modes.

- Lead root cause analysis of failed or defective production materials, including:

  • Documenting and approving teardown/investigation plans,
  • Executing special test and teardown procedures,
  • Recording investigation findings and conclusions on defect root causes,
  • Developing corrective action plans to prevent future defects.

MUST HAVES:

- Familiarity with low-rate manufacturing environments and new product introduction (NPI)

- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices principles

- 3-8 years of experience with root cause analysis techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, etc.

- 3-8 years of experience with optical system performance metrology

BS/MS of: Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Optics/Optical Sciences

NICE TOHAVES:

- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software

- Experience with NX Unigraphics of similar CAD software

- Experience with Aerospace and/or Optical Manufacturing

- Experience with Fiber Optic Systems

- Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab

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 Oct 17, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75 - $79

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