Manufacturing Engineer

Protingent; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Kennewick, WA, for a direct-hire opportunity on a government-contracted production line. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and training to reliably meet demand while producing high-quality products.

You will guide process improvements, support new product introductions, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Qualifications

• Typically has greater than two years of engineering experience.
• Experience with regulated equipment in medical or similar safety-conscious industries.
• Knowledge of process engineering and optimization to improve efficiency, utilization, throughput and yield.
• Familiarity with device manufacturing environment and regulatory challenges.
• Knowledge of change control processes and activities.
• Knowledge of design-for-manufacture concepts in development.
• Experience with NPI including production line setup and testing.
• Experience with continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
• Exposure to automation and smart manufacturing integration.
• Ability to analyze data, communicate risk, and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and continuously improves manufacturing lines, equipment, processes, and training.
• Owns how manufacturing is done to ensure reliable meeting demands and high quality products.
• Oversees process and equipment improvements, supports new product introductions, and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

NPI

Change control

DFM

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Manufacturing Engineer with our client.

Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens/GC Holder only.

Job Description:

• The Manufacturing Engineer develops, maintains, and continuously improves the manufacturing lines, equipment, processes, and training used on the production floor.
• As a hands‑on owner of how manufacturing is done, this role ensures that production can reliably meet the business demands while manufacturing high quality products.
• The Manufacturing Engineer oversees and maintains process and equipment improvements, supports new product introductions, and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically has greater than two (2) years of relevant professional or technical engineering experience
• Typically has experience manufacturing regulated equipment. Ideally this experience is in a medical or similar safety-conscious, highly regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of Process Engineering and Optimization to improve efficiency, utilization, throughput and yield
• Working knowledge of the device manufacturing environment and problem solving within its unique technical, regulatory, and operational challenges
• Knowledge of and experience with change control processes and activities
• Knowledge of design‑for‑manufacture concepts and their practical application during the engineering development process
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing Engineering discipline as it applies to NPI, including production line setup, test procedure development, and measurement of manufacturing system performance against defined acceptance criteria
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) and the design lifecycle, with hands‑on experience supporting programs from engineering development through manufacturing validation, production release, and ongoing manufacturing support of active designs
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes (i.e. Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)
• Familiarity with Automation and Technology Integration; exposure to practical applications of technologies and smart manufacturing integration to increase quality and reduce rework
• Ability to analyze data and situations, exercise sound judgment, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively across teams
• Ability to identify and communicate risk with appropriate urgency, helping keep manufacturing programs on schedule with consistent follow-through on execution
• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $79-100K.
• Location: Kennewick, Washington (Onsite)

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.