Manufacturing Engineer

automatedsystemsoftacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA & PPO)

Dental (Paid)

Vision

HSA employer contributions

Long/Short term disability

401(K) with up to 5% company match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

AST is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and drive improvements in manufacturing delivery and cost performance at our Tacoma site. You will work as the technical owner of manufacturing processes, collaborating with design and production teams to enable efficient, safe operations.

The role involves engineering operations, project management, and implementing a technical manufacturing strategy with limited supervision, while maintaining quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in industrial machine design and testing.
• Proficient with 3‑D CAD software (Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Familiar with GD&T and CNC processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Able to plan and manage manufacturing projects and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing technical support to upgrade technologies and improve yields and quality.
• Direct contact with contractors and service providers for project execution.
• Assist in design review and provide input to Design Engineers.
• Coordinate design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA) activities on new products.
• Create and maintain routings and standard work instructions.
• Travel up to 5%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3‑D modeling

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Project management

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact with a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

Competitive compensation for onsite WA applicants is $75,000-$100,000. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

What can I expect in this role?

The Manufacturing Engineer will support AST by providing manufacturing technical support that includes manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering. The primary responsibility of this position is to own improvements in manufacturing delivery and cost performance. This position will be the technical owner of manufacturing processes. This may include engineering operations, project management, and any transactional processes. The role will perform a variety of complex tasks and assist in developing and executing a technical manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate manufacturing technical support activities to continuously upgrade and improve manufacturing technologies, improve equipment uptime, product yield, and quality of production as well as any new processes, technologies, and longer-term manufacturing strategies.
• Direct contact with contractors and service providers for execution of projects.
• Participate in the design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
• Coordinate design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities on new products prior to launch.
• Design jigs and assembly tools.
• Work closely with design and production leaders to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manufacturing effectiveness, and reduce production costs.
• Create and maintain routings as well as other manufacturing data requirements.
• Create standard work and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Expected travel: <5%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1‑3 years’ experience working as an engineer specifically in industrial machine design and testing.
• Ability to use 3‑D solid modeling software, such as Inventor and AutoCAD for designing and modeling manufacturing processes and products.
• Familiar with reviewing drawings and GD&T.
• Familiar with CNC processes and requirements.
• Proficient with computer software such as MS Office, ERP Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling (e.g., Inventor, Solid Works, ProE), FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes, such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, material processing; annealing/stress relieving, electropolish, passivation, and plastics.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, such as lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives to drive change.
• Ability to plan and organize manufacturing projects and track progress.
• Ability to embrace a fast‑paced culture.
• Ability to be self‑driven, take initiative, and work autonomously to achieve KPI’s.
• Lead with a results‑driven mindset, reinforcing accountability to achieve and exceed metrics.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. This is a safety sensitive position, and does require pre‑employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana and THC.
• Must be willing to submit and successfully pass a background check.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA.

AST is an equal opportunity employer.