Forensics Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Forensics Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Forensic Manufacturing Engineer, you will be directly responsible for building, testing, qualifying, and producing next-generation spacecraft. You will utilize innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to solve challenging manufacturing and engineering problems daily at both systems and specialized levels. Acting as a critical lynchpin, you will bridge the production development, tooling, supply chain, and quality teams, leading production on the assembly line and introducing new production. You will develop and execute root cause analysis on defective or failed production modules, aiming to improve processes and drive production yield to 100%. Additionally, you will create repeatable repair structures for common module defects by developing work instructions, bills of material, and routing for repair shop orders.

Responsibilities

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  Develop production processes and technical data, including defining, testing, validating, documenting, and deploying new rework procedures, work order routings, bills of material, and test report structures.

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  Lead the root cause analysis of failed or defective production materials, including documenting, approving teardown and investigation plans, executing special test teardown plans, and documenting investigations' conclusions on root causes of defects.

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  Collaborate with the design engineering group to deliver technical solutions for defect modes that occur repeatedly.

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Essential Skills

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  3-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, optics, fiber optics, ISP equipment, PCBA, and electrical engineering.

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  BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Optics/Optical Sciences.

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  Familiarity with low rate manufacturing environments and new product introduction.

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  Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and principles.

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  Experience with root cause analysis techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, and DMAIC.

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  Experience with optical system performance metrology, SAP, ERP, NX Siemens, Aerospace, and optical manufacturing.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience with SAP or similar ERP software.

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  Experience with NX Unigraphics or similar CAD software.

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  Experience with Aerospace or Optical Manufacturing.

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  Experience with Fiber Optic Systems.

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  Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab.

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Work Environment

In a typical day, 40% of your time will be spent on the production floor working with technician teams to execute special test teardown activities on defective material. Another 40% will be spent on self-directed work off the production floor to develop test and teardown plans, document observations from forensic investigations, and develop standard rework plans. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to meetings such as root cause review meetings and daily stand-ups.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

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  Medical, Dental & Vision

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  401(k)/Roth

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  Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

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  Short and long-term disability

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  HSA & DCFSA

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  Transportation benefits

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  Employee Assistance Program

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  Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $79.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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