Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer 3 is a key role responsible for providing technical leadership in manufacturing, plant, and industrial engineering. This position focuses on developing and managing process and material flow in warehouse and assembly areas, serving as the primary contact for technical assembly inquiries. The role involves creating scalable manufacturing processes and ensuring readiness for new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing technical support to improve technologies, production quality, and implement new processes and strategies.
• Define and design tooling standards to ensure quality production by contractors and service providers.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in the product design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
• Lead process design activities and ensure new processes align with best practices.
• Ensure new product designs incorporate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) standards.
• Design and implement assembly and test machines, ensuring jigs and tools meet set standards.
• Collaborate with design and production leaders to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Define part/process routing strategy and create standard work instructions.

• Expertise in manufacturing process, design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and proficiency in CAD software and 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of automation systems and CNC machining.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 7 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Proficiency with 3-D solid modeling software such as Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and define GD&T callouts.
• Familiarity with CNC processes and proficient with software such as MS Office, ERP Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling, FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
• Skilled in various manufacturing processes like machining, assembly, and material processing.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and track manufacturing projects.
• Self-driven with strong initiative and ability to work autonomously.
• Mentorship skills for training junior engineers and technicians.

The role is based in an on-site, hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment. It involves a fast-paced, high-collaboration culture with engineering, production, and operations teams. The work includes a mix of desk-based design tasks and shop floor engagement, following a standard full-time schedule with occasional travel (<10%). The environment emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tacoma, WA.

The pay range for this position is $106000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $106,000 - $130,000