Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & Automation (Onsite)

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

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.