Systematic Business Consulting is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Seattle

Systematic Business Consulting provided pay range This range is provided by Systematic Business Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr A growing aerospace manufacturer north of Seattle is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to support their expansion into a new assembly facility . This is a high‑impact role focused on continuous improvement and process optimization within a metal component assembly environment. As the company scales operations due to new contract awards, you’ll play a key role in bringing structure to a currently disorganized production space , helping design and implement efficient workflows, tooling, and training. You’ll be involved in everything from layout planning to troubleshooting issues on the shop floor—this is not a desk‑only job. Your initial focus will be in the Assembly department , but your reach may expand into other areas of the operation over time. Key responsibilities include: Evaluate and improve assembly processes for efficiency, quality, and cost Walk the floor to analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and test best practices Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive improvement Lead or support layout design for new work centers and overall shop organization Develop and revise work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation Design and test tooling/fixtures for improved assembly and fabrication workflows Research and recommend automation tools, equipment, or systems to optimize throughput Act as the lead for new startup projects related to Assembly processes Apply Lean Manufacturing and 5S to reduce waste and improve efficiency Assist with hands‑on assembly/fabrication during pilot runs and method testing 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with metal component assembly Proven background in continuous improvement and hands‑on process optimization 3+ years of Lean Manufacturing and 5S experience (required) Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D layouts required; 3D design familiarity preferred) Technical experience with assembly and fabrication equipment Comfortable working in a high‑paced, disorganized environment and bringing clarity Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams Willingness to be on the floor , not just behind a desk Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering Experience supporting aerospace or high‑spec manufacturing environments Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Manufacturing Medical insurance 401(k) Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr