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KÄGWERKS · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

Kägwerks designs and develops rugged, tactical operator-worn communications technologies, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in the development and industrialisation of new products. The role involves supporting and optimizing production processes from early design through to full-scale production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and industrialisation of new products for manufacturing readiness

Ensure robust, cost-efficient, and safe manufacturing processes using Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Value Engineering principles

Support and maintain production processes and systems qualified for new products

Drive the use of existing components, tooling, jigs, and systems to improve efficiency and reduce risk

Apply structured root cause analysis to address quality, cost, or delivery issues

Promote a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

Participate in concurrent engineering activities and design reviews to minimise development cost and maximise product lifecycle

Support the operation and deployment of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) internally and at supplier sites

Ensure suppliers and production teams can deliver goods and services safely, on time, and to the required quality and cost targets

Qualification

Manufacturing processesProduct industrialisationDesign for Manufacture (DFM)Material Resource Planning (MRP)Bills of Materials (BOM)Root cause analysisContinuous improvementCAD systemsAnalytical problem-solvingCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product industrialisation

Practical experience in wiring and electronic equipment manufacturing

Ability to support products from design through to production within quality-driven manufacturing environments

Sound understanding of Material Resource Planning (MRP), Bills of Materials (BOM), and material planning principles

Ability to interpret schematics

Ability to apply structured, data-driven problem-solving techniques to address quality, cost, and delivery challenges

Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and with suppliers

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and robust, efficient manufacturing outcomes

Preferred

Familiarity with CAD systems

Basic competence in 2D and 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, PADS, and MS Visio

Benefits

15 days accrued paid time off per year

10 Federal holidays

An opportunity to join our sponsored health plan

A generous 401k plan with immediate vesting and a matching employer contribution

An Employee Assistance Program

Flexible core working hours

A personal approach to training and development

Company

KÄGWERKS

Kagwerks is a veteran-owned company comprised of a talented and agile team of individuals with decades of operational, design, and engineering experience.

Founded in 2015