Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Pay or shift range: $130,000 USD to $170,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Janicki Overview:

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real‑world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Staff Engineers are recognized technical authorities who lead the development of innovative solutions, guide technical strategy, and solve the most complex engineering challenges across the organization. They break down large‑scale problems into actionable work for others, mentor technical leaders, and influence company‑wide technical direction.

This position is located on‑site in Sedro‑Woolley, Washington State.

• Serves as a technical knowledge expert
  , applying deep expertise to solve complex, high‑impact engineering challenges
• Decomposes large‑scale technical problems into actionable tasks for engineering teams
• Provides strategic technical guidance across programs, influencing company‑wide direction
• Leads development of innovative solutions, engineering standards, and best practices
• Integrates advanced knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines to drive cross‑functional initiatives
• Mentors engineers and emerging technical leaders, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer
• Oversees major engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful delivery
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Demonstrates strong business acumen, ensuring technical strategies align with business objectives
• Champions major improvement initiatives that enhance organizational performance and technical capability
• Represents Janicki in high‑stakes technical discussions, both internally and externally
• Drives strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and address complex customer challenges
• Sets technical direction within their specialty and contributes to industry‑level standards
• The Staff Engineer role includes multiple levels of competency, determined by performance, expertise, and leadership impact.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated mastery in one or more engineering disciplines
• Proven experience solving complex, high‑impact technical problems
• Experience leading cross‑functional engineering initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and guide technical strategy
• Experience with CATIA, NX, or equivalent CAD software preferred
• Experience with composites, advanced manufacturing, or complex aerospace assemblies is ideal
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require candidate agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Wage range for this role is between $130,000 – $170,000 per year plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts, off‑site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disab…