Manufacturing Engineer

XANFAB INC; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Sick leave

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Xanfab Space, an aerospace electronics manufacturer in SeaTac, WA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own AS9100 quality processes and help bring rigorous quality to production. You will work with senior engineers on process documentation, CAPA activities, and shop-floor support to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes documentation, process ownership, and cross-functional collaboration within PCB assembly and related operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing, quality control, or related technical role with aerospace/defense electronics experience.
• AS9100 quality systems experience including nonconformance handling or document control.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day AS9100 quality processes, NCRs, CAPA tracking, and internal audits.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation for PCB assembly and related ops.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions for customer issues under senior engineers.
• Support tooling and fixture needs for production requirements.
• Provide shop floor support and train associates on updated documentation and quality standards.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Quality control

Document control

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

QMS understanding

Job description

Benefits

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Manufacturing Engineer

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems who is ready to build a career in aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing. In this role, you will help manage quality processes and collaborate closely with senior engineers on process documentation and production support. As your experience grows, you will take on increasing responsibility and expand your impact across the manufacturing organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality process ownership (AS9100) Own day-to-day quality processes in compliance with AS9100 requirements, including nonconformance (NCR) documentation, corrective action (CAPA) tracking, and internal audit preparation, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed.
• Process documentation and improvement Help develop, document, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, routers, and process documentation across PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, hand solder) and related operations.
• Customer issue support Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action activities for customer-reported issues, gathering data and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Fixture and tooling support Assist senior engineers with basic tooling and fixture needs for production requirements.
• Shop floor support Provide day-to-day engineering support to production associates and technicians; help train associates on updated documentation, processes, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or a related technical role, with aerospace/defense electronics experience.
• Working experience of AS9100 quality systems, including nonconformance handling, corrective action, or document control (e.g., reviewing customer purchase orders or contracts for AS9100 flow-down requirements)
• Experience with quality control processes such as inspection, nonconformance reporting, or QMS documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through-hole) and familiarity with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards
• Basic ability to read and interpret PCB designs (ODB, BOMs, drawings), or a strong willingness to learn quickly.

Additional Requirements

• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment).

ITAR - To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State