Manufacturing Engineer III

AST; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 to provide technical leadership across manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering. You will own process and material flow in warehouse and assembly areas and act as the primary technical contact for assembly questions.

The role drives scalable processes and ensures readiness for new product launches. You will collaborate with design and production leaders to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and implement lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 1–3 years’ experience as an engineer in industrial machine design and testing.
• Proficiency with 3-D modeling software (Inventor/AutoCAD) and ability to read GD&T.
• Familiarity with CNC processes and related requirements.
• Strong MS Office/ERP software skills and exposure to CAD tools.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve manufacturing processes in warehouse and assembly areas.
• Serve as technical owner for manufacturing processes and improvements.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers on DFMA and DFA inputs.
• Develop and maintain routings, standard work, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production leaders to reduce costs and increase yield.
• Support manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Travel up to 5% as needed.

Skills

3-D modeling

GD&T

CNC processes

MS Office

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FEA

ProE

Motion analysis/simulations

Job description

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexibleaseptic manufacturing processesfor 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 at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team memberto meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.

Competitive compensation for onsite WA applicants is $106,000-$130,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

Job Description

The ManufacturingEngineer 3 will support AST by providing manufacturing technical leadership that includes manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering.The primary responsibilities of this position include developing and owningprocess/material flow in our warehouse and assembly areas as well as being the primary contact for technical assembly questions. The role will develop scalable manufacturing processes and ensure manufacturing readiness for new product launches.

What can I expect in this role?

The ManufacturingEngineer 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 ownimprovements 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 asan 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.