Staff Manufacturing Engineer: Metals Casting & Process

ARA; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Spokane, WA is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to advance metallic alloy manufacturing development.

The role includes hands-on design, installation, operation, and optimization of melting and casting processes, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency. Qualifications include a engineering degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, with experience in metal casting, process design, and PLC troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience designing/implementing manufacturing processes for new product development.
• Experience in metal casting operations and related processes.
• Hands-on maintenance with hydraulics, injection molding, pneumatics, and PLCs.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain alloy melting and casting equipment.
• Develop manufacturing standards to improve safety, quality, uptime, and cost.
• Support implementation of improved processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Train personnel to operate and maintain equipment.
• Prepare reports and presentations documenting processes and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical engineering

Materials science

Metallurgy

New product development

Casting operations

Maintenance & repair

PLC programming

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Spokane, WA is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to advance metallic alloy manufacturing development.

The role includes hands-on design, installation, operation, and optimization of melting and casting processes, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency. Qualifications include a engineering degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, with experience in metal casting, process design, and PLC troubleshooting.