Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Korry Electronics Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes, drive improvements, and ensure on-time, quality delivery for aerospace products. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with design on production capabilities, and lead initiatives spanning process definition, tooling, and equipment upgrades.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (AS9100, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810), cross-functional leadership, and a track record of applying

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of electronics manufacturing experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Own total manufacturing process ownership including defining processes and work instructions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects with vendors.
• Ensure on-time delivery and develop robust corrective actions for yield issues.
• Maintain quality and regulatory compliance (AS9100, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810).
• Advise design on production capabilities to support new product development.
• Provide expert training and sustaining support on the production floor.
• Mentor team members and manage priorities for integrated product teams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

CAD Proficiency

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Tools

Creo/SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Korry in a fast-paced and cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will own all aspects of one or more manufacturing processes. This includes leading process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence to ensure on-time delivery of quality products, maintaining compliance, and much more.

This role is based in Everett, WA

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Korry, you'll be on the front lines of manufacturing innovation. You will leverage your technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills to develop, implement, and maintain advanced manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment for cutting-edge new and existing products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Total manufacturing process ownership: Process definition, work instruction authoring, equipment definition, influence tooling design, and more.
• Drive continuous improvement: Propose, plan, and implement substantial process improvements through the application of automation and new technologies, collaborating with expert vendors to develop innovative solutions.
• Take ownership of on-time delivery: Aggressively pursue root cause and develop robust corrective actions to process inefficiencies and first-pass yield issues
• Quality mindset: Assess and modify existing manufacturing systems and documentation to drive superior quality, efficiency, and compliance with rigorous industry regulations (e.g., AS9100, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810).
• Collaborate on design: Advise design engineering on production capabilities to influence new product development, drive sustaining product improvements, and mitigate obsolescence challenges.
• Provide expert support: Offer high-level training and sustaining support to production personnel, acting as a go-to expert for complex problem-solving on the production floor.
• Grow and develop the team: Act as a peer-leader and mentor to other team members and junior engineers. Strategically manage priorities to ensure integrated product teams are focusing efforts correctly.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B.S. or M.S. in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience with electronics manufacturing and assembly in aerospace or other highly-regulated industry

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to make significant improvements to manufacturing processes to optimize for efficiency and/or quality.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience through inception and implementation of productivity and cost-savings initiatives.
• Proven problem-solving expertise through the application of various root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies (e.g. 8D, A3, DMAIC, etc.).
• Strong peer-leadership and mentorship skills.
• CAD proficiency in programs such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• A self-starting, highly accountable, and detail-oriented approach to owning challenges and solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of breaking down complex information for appropriate audiences.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and be empowered to innovate and implement change.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities between sustaining production, productivity initiatives, and new product development for self and junior engineers.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent movement about the production floor, working closely with operations and other engineering personnel.
• Continuous use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, etc.
• Uses hands, fingers, and arms to manipulate parts, equipment, tooling, materials, etc.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range:

Please note the typical hiring range is $124,000 - 186,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity to hone your technical and leadership abilities with career progression in mind. Successful candidates will be involved in development and execution of high-level operational and cost-savings strategy, business process development, and primed for advancement into operational and engineering management positions.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.