Manufacturing Engineer

Job#: 3030866

Job Description:
Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA
About the Role

This team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and scale of advanced material handling and mechanical systems. This role sits at the intersection of product engineering, manufacturing, and deployment, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.

You will partner closely with product engineers, controls teams, and operations to bring complex mechanical systems from prototype through production and deployment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development and optimization across multiple fabrication technologies
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback early in the design cycle to ensure scalable, cost-effective production
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype builds through production ramp
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
  • Product Engineering
  • Controls Engineering
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Deployment and Operations teams
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, yield, throughput, and cost
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process control plans
• Support troubleshooting during builds, pilots, and deployments
• Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers as needed
• Travel periodically to U.S. lab and deployment sites to support builds and issue resolution

Required Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following manufacturing processes:

• Die casting
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Welding
• Roll forming
• Stretch forming

Preferred:

• Plastics manufacturing experience
• systems-level assembly experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production engineering role
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing constraints
• Experience supporting production builds, pilot lines, or factory floor operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automation, material handling systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or industrial equipment manufacturing
• Hands-on experience supporting builds, prototypes, or deployment efforts
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using PLM systems to manage product data, engineering changes, and manufacturing documentation
• Exposure to high-mix / low-volume manufacturing environments
• Willingness to travel domestically as required by the program

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.