Production Engineer

Production / Manufacturing Engineer

Are you ready to take engineering beyond boundaries? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation. In this role, you will be at the heart of building, testing, and producing next-generation spacecraft, turning bold ideas into reality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless transition from development to production, applying cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions to deliver spacecraft that meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability. If you are passionate about precision, problem-solving, and pushing the limits of what is possible, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical contact for production-related issues, ensuring rapid resolution and implementing long-term corrective actions.

Manage non-conforming materials and lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, and DMAIC.

Create and update shop orders, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to support continuous production flow.

Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation for production test hardware.

Collaborate with design, quality, and test engineering teams to support both development and production programs.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other Operational Excellence methodologies.

Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electronic systems.

Essential Skills

Experience in manufacturing engineering, testing, and troubleshooting.

Proficiency in working with mechanical and electronic systems.

CAD software proficiency, including SolidWorks, NX, and Unigraphics.

Direct manufacturing experience and root cause analysis skills.

Experience managing nonconformances and improving processes on the production floor.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and production systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience in low-rate, high-complexity manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Proficient in root cause analysis methodologies such as Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and DMAIC.

Experience with automated manufacturing processes and test methods at component, subsystem, and system levels.

Knowledge of QTP / ATP, functional testing, and environmental testing including thermal, acoustic, and vibration.

Strong background in electrical system design, metrology, and mechanical failure analysis.

Demonstrated technical writing skills for documentation such as test plans, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Kirkland, working a 4 / 10 schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kirkland, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00 / 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 Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.