Manufacturing Engineer I

Hotstart; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotstart in Spokane, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support growth of thermal management solutions. You will collaborate with production support and engineering design teams to optimize processes for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include developing and improving production systems, designing new equipment, reducing costs, ensuring product quality, conducting root-cause analysis, managing projects from start to finish, and creating work instructions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to teach.
• Knowledge of engineering design specifications, reading drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production systems; design and implement new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Identify areas where costs can be reduced and find ways to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure product quality, perform root-cause analysis and resolve non-conformance.
• Manage projects from start to finish with plans, resources, and progress tracking.
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are safe and compliant.
• Develop and implement PFMEA's.
• Create work instructions to support manufacturing.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical, electric,

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Education

BS or MS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Solid Modeling and Drafting

Job description

Hotstart has an opening at our headquarters in Spokane, WA for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our growth of thermal management solutions. This position will work closely with production support and engineering design teams to better serve our internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production systems; design and implement new equipment, processes, and procedures.


• Identify areas where costs can be reduced and find ways to increase efficiency and productivity.


• Ensure product quality, as well as assist in conducting root-cause analysis and resolve product non-conformance


• Manage projects from start to finish, including creating project plans, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and reporting results to management


• Provide technical support to production teams and help troubleshoot issues that arise


• Ensure manufacturing processes are safe and compliant


• Develop and implement PFMEA’s


• Create work instructions to support manufacturing of products

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering


• 2+ Years of relevant engineering work experience


• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to teach


• Knowledge of general engineering, including understanding design specifications, reading drawings, schematics, BOM’s


• Solid Modeling and Drafting experience desired


• Ability to work well under compressed time constraints and multi-task


• Ability to work productively within a team setting or independently


• Knowledge of manufacturing practices, including assembly line setup, tooling, and equipment acquisition and development

Reasonable accommodations available for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions.

Hotstart is a world leading manufacturer of industrial thermal management systems. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we have grown to over 250 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a 100% premium-free benefits package highlighted by medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance.

Hotstart is a drug free, equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Employment Type

Employment Type Full-Time

Pay Type

Starting Pay

Starting Pay $76,000–$95,000 per year

Date Posted

Date Posted October 1, 2026

Valid Through

Valid Through October 30, 2026

Location

Location Corporate & Manufacturing Headquarters
5723 E. Alki Ave., Spokane, WA 99212 USA