Sterlitech Corporation · 13 hours ago
Manufacturing Lead, R&D Engineer
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33/hr - $45/hr
2+ years expSterlitech Corporation specializes in laboratory products and is seeking a Manufacturing Lead, R&D Engineer to oversee assembly operations and drive manufacturing innovation. This role involves leading a small team, managing production processes, and collaborating with engineering on new product designs.
Chemical & MaterialsManufacturingChemical
Responsibilities
Lead and support a small team of production assemblers, assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance
Guide team members and provide coaching and on-the-job training
Perform assembly, troubleshooting, and basic equipment maintenance as a working technician
Monitor team adherence to safety protocols and address process issues and safety concerns quickly
Develop and execute production goals, action plans, and strategies to meet demand and deadlines
Establish priorities and sequences for assembled products and skid fabrication
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Works closely with Engineering to test and integrate new product designs into production
Participates in prototyping, pilot runs, and validation of new products
Provides feedback to the engineering team on design improvements for manufacturability and scalability
Identifies new components, tools, and techniques that can enhance product performance and ease of production
Create, update, and manage Bills of Materials, Work Instructions, and SOPs
Monitor and improve KPIs for quality, efficiency, and safety
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly issues
Act as a liaison between production, engineering, and leadership to align goals
Act as technical support for customers when needed, with the potential opportunity to travel for service visits
Provide regular updates on production status, challenges, and improvements
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership
Expertise in process optimization, Lean, and Six Sigma
Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and CAD
Willingness to travel if needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and Disability insurance
FSA
A 401(k) plan
PTO
Holidays
Company paid health insurance
401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match
Company
Sterlitech Corporation
Sterlitech is an industry leader focused in unique micro and sub-micron filtration products.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Spatz
President, Founder
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