Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details

• This position will be In-Office
• Salary pay range between $84,700 and $112,900
  
  

Primary Function

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities

Process and Equipment Engineering

• Specify, qualify, and optimize manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation
• Optimize cycle times, yields, and throughput
• Develop process controls
  
  

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure products meet quality and regulatory requirements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action
• Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory)
• Analyze and suggest improvements for Safety and ergonomics
  
  

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support product launches and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
• Develop manufacturing readiness plans and pilot builds
• Collaborate on design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Establish production documentation and training materials
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and routings
• Create concepts and designs for assembly aids, fixtures, and tooling
  
  

Cost, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives
• Drive Lean manufacturing efforts (waste reduction, 5S, standard work)
• Analyze production data to improve performance metrics (OEE, scrap, rework)
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, other Engineering disciplines
• Support suppliers on process capability and manufacturability
• Train Technicians on new processes and improvements
• Translate client needs into actionable engineering solutions
• Provide on-site and remote engineering support as required by client engagements
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
  
  

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering required.
• 5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience in prototype, low-volume, or R&D environments required.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and process documentation tools.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification
  
  

Work Environment

Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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