Manufacturing Engineer Lead

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• Posted on October 8, 2026

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Hamilton, WA 98255, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $150,000 USD
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF
  002412

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Lead to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Engineers are responsible for all activities that are carried out to successfully complete an assigned project. Activities may include interaction with customer and development of SOW, design work, schedule management, manufacturing process development, and manufacturing support. Ideal candidates would be eager to learn and work through complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment. If you’re an engineer with a strong work ethic, technical knowledge and enthusiasm for growth, this is the role for you.

The following essential job functions are performed:

• Directly mentors and offers leadership and training to less experienced team members.
• Monitors employees and enforced compliance with established procedures; provides related training for individuals and groups as necessary.
• Maintains an overview of production processes and facilities and work with Management and Production personnel to develop and implement improvements for optimal results
• Assists with creating and managing new production processes/procedures to better aid in the completion of composite tooling and/or resolve any problems that may have occurred during the production of the tool
• As Research and Design develops new technology, the ME reissues and/or reconstructs production processes in order to implement new technology
• Plans and coordinates standard manufacturing processes on the Production Floor
• Aides with recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method
• Works with Project Managers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process
• Must be able to comply with Safety, 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices
• Develops detailed Production Build Plan packages based upon customer process specifications and engineering drawings
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts
• Files, retrieves and maintains engineering drawings, records, revisions and updates, as needed
• Drafts detail drawings or sketches to convey technical information
• Maintains awareness of the project schedule for each project as it moves through the value stream in order to meet key project deadlines
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, equipment and workspace requirements for maximum efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Behavior:
  The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of your job

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.…