Senior Manufacturing Engineer III - 523

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

Paid time off + sick time

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes, lead innovations, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will partner with design and production teams to implement advanced methods, ensure compliance with AS9100 and MIL-STD-810, and mentor junior engineers while advancing product readiness and yield.

This role offers hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing process definitions, work instructions, and tooling decisions.
• Drive process improvements through automation and new tech.
• Ensure on-time delivery by addressing root causes and optimizing yield.
• Adhere to AS9100, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810 compliance.
• Advise design engineering on production capabilities for new products.
• Provide training and sustaining support to production personnel.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage priorities for integrated product teams.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Process ownership

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

CAD software

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

B.S./M.S. in Engineering related field

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.

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**

**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**

Salary Range:

• Level III: $108,000-$162,000
• Level IV: $124,000–$186,000

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity

Career Path:

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.

Are you ready to take your manufacturing engineering expertise to the next level? Join Korry Electronics and leverage your ownership and autonomy to drive transformative process improvements, implement cutting-edge automation, and solve complex challenges that matter. If you're a self-starting problem-solver ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you.

KorryElectronicsCompetitiveBenefitsPackage:

• 401(k)matching
• 12paidholidays
• Minimumofthreeweekspaidtimeoffplusoneweekpaidsicktimetostart
• ComprehensiveMedical,DentalandVision
• HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withgenerouscompanycontribution
• FlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSA)
• Tuitionreimbursement
• Parentalleave
• Shorttermandlongtermdisability
• Lifeinsurance
• Accidentaldeath&dismembermentinsurance
• Long-termcareplanoptions
• Prescriptionsafetyshoe&glassesbenefit
• Vanpoolsubsidy
• Recognitionawards
• Employeereferralbonuses
• EAP(EmployeeAssistanceProgram)

KorryElectronicsisproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,medicalcondition,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,geneticinformation,ormilitaryandveteranstatus.