Kent, WA | Onsite | Full-TimePay Range: $96,000-$125,000 per yearWe are looking for a hands-on
Manufacturing Engineer to support daily factory operations, improve production processes, and help drive operational excellence across the organization. In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for the production floor, partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to resolve manufacturing challenges, improve documentation, and implement sustainable process improvements.
As Algas-SDI's first dedicated Manufacturing Engineer, this position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and strengthen our manufacturing systems and processes. If you enjoy solving real-world problems, working directly with production teams, and making a measurable impact on how products are built, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
What You'll Do- Serve as a primary technical resource and escalation point for Team Leaders and Production Managers on manufacturing and engineering-related issues.
- Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, bills of materials, and product requirements to support production decisions.
- Manage and support Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Notice (ECR/ECN) processes to ensure changes are reviewed, approved, communicated, and implemented accurately.
- Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, visual aids, routings, process documentation, BOM clarifications, and standardized work.
- Partner with Design and Engineering teams to clarify design intent and identify opportunities to improve design for manufacturability and production efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality on non-conformances, defect investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and root cause analysis.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving quality, throughput, efficiency, safety, and cost.
- Analyze recurring production issues and manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and other production inefficiencies.
- Support the development and improvement of tooling, fixtures, equipment, facility upgrades, and long-term manufacturing capabilities.
- Participate in daily Operations floor walks to identify production barriers and help implement practical solutions.
- Support the implementation and training of new or updated manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Help foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration throughout the organization.
- Perform other operational and technical duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting or managing engineering change processes, including ECR/ECN or ECO workflows.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or production issues and applying structured root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, or similar methodologies.
- Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process documentation, routings, and BOMs.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and CAD software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, practical guidance for production teams.
- Ability and willingness to work regularly on the production floor and build strong relationships with employees across Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation requirements.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation of $96,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) and company retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- A stable and growing company with more than 90 years of industry leadership.
- The opportunity to work on real-world products and manufacturing challenges.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment where your ideas and improvements can make a measurable difference.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Let's build what's next-together.Apply today to join Algas-SDI and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.
