Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service provider based in Sea Tac, WA, specializing in space applications.

Xanfab is looking for a mid- to senior-level Manufacturing Engineer to drive the customer experience – measured by quality and on-time delivery – and provide hands‑on shop floor leadership in a PCB assembly (PCBA) environment. This role requires deep technical ownership, process development, custom fixture design, and the ability to lead and develop a team while resolving issues directly with customers.

• Production process development, improvement, and automation
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes across PCB assembly (SMT, through‑hole, hand solder) and related operations, identifying opportunities for automation to improve yield, throughput, and consistency.
• Custom fixture and machine design/build, and other programming
• Design, build, and program custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production requirements, including controlled systems where applicable.
• Customer issue resolution
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customer‑reported issues, leading root cause investigation, and corrective action to resolution.
• Leader in our continuous improvement culture
• Drive Lean/continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor and champion a culture of ongoing process improvement.
• Shop floor leadership and support
• Serve as the engineering point of contact on the production floor, troubleshooting issues in real time and supporting production teams through daily operations.
• Train and mentor production associates and technicians on new processes, equipment, and quality standards.
• Owner of Quality Process Development (AS9100)
• Maintain and improve quality processes in compliance with AS9100 requirements, including nonconformance handling, corrective action, and internal audit support.

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 7 - 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including people management, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering, with direct experience in aerospace/defense electronics manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through‑hole), soldering to IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience designing and building custom fixtures or automated equipment
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems, including nonconformance and corrective action processes
• Ability to read and interpret PCB designs (ODB, BOMs, drawings) for manufacturability.

• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 experience
• Experience with reflow ovens, AOI, X-ray inspection, or other related SMT equipment
• Prior experience in a small-to-mid-size contract manufacturing environment with strong configuration management
• Being detail oriented is in your DNA

• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment)
• ITAR – To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Compensation- $120,000 – $175,000 annually

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off