Mid-Level / Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace Fabrication & Production

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level/Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the Seattle area to advance aerospace fabrication and production engineering.

You will drive tooling methods, implementation of standardized work, and producibility analyses on the factory floor. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes, support IPTs, and ensure manufacturability while maintaining program architecture for complex builds.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with manufacturing focus.
• Experience in production environment.
• ABET accreditation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production engineering and tooling methodologies for aerospace fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Lead manufacturing plans and systemic improvements to work instruction processes.
• Translate new manufacturing process requirements into standardized work instructions and support training across multiple production teams.
• Participate on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop technical solutions across multiple disciplines.
• Develop conceptual designs while maintaining program architecture for production builds.
• Conduct producibility and variation analyses to verify process capabilities meet requirements.
• Provide producibility information for project planning and document best practices.
• Analyze design concepts to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Resolve complex technical issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, or performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Producibility analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Machining operations

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Job description

Mid-Level / Senior Level Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace Fabrication & Production

Seattle, WA

$48.07 - $60.08/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring a Mid-Level or Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Auburn, WA, supporting aerospace fabrication, production engineering, and manufacturing process improvement. This role supports production and tooling methodologies, manufacturing planning, work instruction improvements, producibility analysis, machining operations, lean manufacturing, and technical problem resolution while working directly with mechanics and cross-functional engineering teams on the factory floor.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production engineering and tooling methodologies for aerospace fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Lead manufacturing plans and systemic improvements to work instruction processes.
• Translate new manufacturing process requirements into standardized work instructions and support training across multiple production teams.
• Participate on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop and integrate technical solutions across multiple engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop, identify, and implement conceptual designs while maintaining program architecture for production builds.
• Conduct producibility and variation analyses to verify manufacturing process capabilities meet engineering and production requirements.
• Provide producibility information for project planning and document manufacturing producibility best practices.
• Analyze design and build concepts to evaluate producibility and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Resolve complex technical issues affecting manufacturing performance, cost, quality, or production schedules.
• Coordinate and implement engineering principles, advanced manufacturing technologies, theories, and concepts.
• Validate technical solutions and ensure production readiness for complex manufacturing requirements.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and technologies to improve process efficiency, production flow, and operational performance.
• Work directly with mechanics and production teams on the factory floor to support manufacturing operations and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, including Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work.
• Mid-Level: Typically 2+ years of related professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, such as a master’s degree.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to support production engineering and manufacturing activities in a factory-floor environment.
• ABET-accredited engineering education is preferred in the United States, although ABET accreditation is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management.
• Experience performing root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting machining operations.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

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• For more information about Moseley: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."