Automated Manufacturing Process Engineer

Automated Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Location: ONSITE ROLE - Redmond, Washington (98052)
• Length: 12-month contract – Estimated to end 1/2027 – (Contract extension possibility)
• Pay Rate: Negotiable depending on DIRECT-related experience up to $55-$62 an hour
• Work Authorization: Must be physically located in United States and have CURRENT United States employment authorization documents.

Job Summary:

• This role will work with Production, Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other cross-functional groups to improve the manufacturing process.
• You will use modern engineering methods and various analytical tools to reduce flow time, incorporate upgraded manufacturing technology, improve quality, reduce variability, and reduce the risk of personal injury.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and injection molding processes.
• Experience operating quality systems.
• Process validation and troubleshooting.
• Proven problem‑solving skills (Problem identification and resolution in mechanical and process areas).
• Process design and optimization for manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, 100% onsite environment.
• Experience with aerospace or automated manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for resolving manufacturing issues from root cause to the most apparent symptoms.
• Participate in the development and implementation of reliable methods, working across functional groups.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and concepts.
• Develop best practices and implement across all products.
• Design, conduct, and develop reports for experiments to characterize and validate new or changed manufacturing processes.
• Train assemblers in new manufacturing processes.
• Balance the production line. Justify, specify, order and coordinate the installation and qualification of tooling and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who we want:

• Self‑directed initiators.
• People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• People who build and leverage cross‑functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers.
• People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

What you need:

• Bachelor of Science engineering degree; preferably in Manufacturing, Biomedical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• 6+ years’ experience in process design, development, and process/equipment qualification or validation required.
• Experience with aerospace, medical device equipment or automated manufacturing processes required.
• Ability to efficiently collect and analyze data.
• Good analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to

Kelly Services does not expense relocation or interview costs.

In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Year‑end bonus program
• Recognition and incentive programs

• Associate

• Contract

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing