Process and Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Burlington, WA is looking for a Process and Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and lead engineering teams. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering with at least 3 years of leadership experience. Candidates should have proficiency in project management and familiarity with tools like PLC and AutoCAD. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, VSM, and statistical tools for process optimization.
• Familiarity with robotics, VFDs, HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Kaizen.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PLC (Control Logix)

AutoCAD

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Location

Burlington, WA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

$90,000 – $105,000/year + 15% Annual Bonus Eligibility

Sterling is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Process and Manufacturing Engineer for their state-of-the-art facility in Burlington, WA. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Overview:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes, procedures, and standards to maximize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PFMEA, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products from R&D to full-scale production.
• Manage engineering projects including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, and ongoing optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements (NEC, NFPA 70, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, VSM, and statistical tools for process optimization.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs (Control Logix), VFDs, HMIs, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee recognition and solar panel purchase programs
• Employee Assistance Program