Mechanical Engineer

Overview

On Site
$70 - $77 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Testing
SAP BASIS
Recovery
Collaboration
Production Scheduling
Project Management
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Evaluation
Reporting
New Product Introduction
Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis
DMAIC
Electrical Engineering
Systems Design
Metrology
Mechanical Engineering
Failure Analysis
Analytical Skill
Communication
Writing
SAP
Enterprise Resource Planning
Unigraphics NX
Aerospace
Manufacturing
Python
Optical Fiber
Statistics
Minitab
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Mechanical Engineer V in Redmond, WA.

Summary:
As a First Line Support - Manufacturing Engineer, you will be directly responsible for building, testing, qualifying and producing next generation spacecraft. You will utilize innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to solve difficult manufacturing and engineering problems on a daily basis, at both a systems and specialized level. You will be the first line of support for all manner of technical challenges to the production team, using your expertise to rapidly respond to, triage, and solve product issues which slow down factory throughput. You will convert the first line troubleshooting into structural improvement projects to both improve the green-to-green recovery time for when line disturbances occur, as well as eliminate the generation of disturbances entirely through collaboration with other technical functions.

This position works a 4x10 schedule (four days worked per week, 10 hours worked per day) and is assigned to the back-half-days production schedule working Wednesday through Saturday, 6am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities:
* Support operations teams directly by being the first technical point of contact for production disturbances, unblocking production issues and finding structural solutions to prevent their recurrence
* Process defective material for engineering evaluation to determine path forward
* Modify shop orders to enable continuous production execution

Normal Day:
* 75% of time will be spent on-the production floor working with technician teams to solve all types of technical blockers, from test report reviews, defect material triage, ERP blockers, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Familiarity with Low Rate Manufacturing Environments and New Product Introduction
* Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles
* Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, etc.
* Experience with Electrical System Design and Metrology
* Experience with Mechanical Design and Failure Analysis
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong communication and writing skills

Preferred Skills:
* Experience with SAP or similar ERP software
* Experience with NX Unigraphics of similar CAD software
* Experience with Aerospace &/or Optical Manufacturing
* Experience with Python Programming Language
* Experience with Fiber Optic Systems
* Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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