Lead Process & Manufacturing Engineer — Automation & Continuous Improvement

Sterling Engineering; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Burlington, WA is looking for a Process and Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and lead engineering teams. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering with at least 3 years of leadership experience. Candidates should have proficiency in project management and familiarity with tools like PLC and AutoCAD. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, VSM, and statistical tools for process optimization.
• Familiarity with robotics, VFDs, HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Kaizen.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PLC (Control Logix)

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Burlington, WA is looking for a Process and Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and lead engineering teams. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering with at least 3 years of leadership experience. Candidates should have proficiency in project management and familiarity with tools like PLC and AutoCAD. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.