Process and Manufacturing Engineer

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Burlington, WA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Full-Time

$90,000 – $105,000/year + 15% Annual Bonus Eligibility

Sterling is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Process and Manufacturing Engineer for their state-of-the-art facility in Burlington, WA. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Overview
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• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes, procedures, and standards to maximize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PFMEA, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products from R&D to full-scale production.
• Manage engineering projects including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, and ongoing optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements (NEC, NFPA 70, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, VSM, and statistical tools for process optimization.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs (Control Logix), VFDs, HMIs, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee recognition and solar panel purchase programs
• Employee Assistance Program