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Process & Mfg Engineering Manager

Greater Seattle Area, WA

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 50255908 Compensation: $100000-130000 / year

Job Description

Sterling is partnering with a leading solar manufacturing company to hire a Process and Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their state-of-the-art facility in the Greater Seattle Area, WA This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving process optimization, statistical capability, and new product introductions in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Location: Burlington, WA (Relocation Assistance Available)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000/year + 15% Annual Bonus Eligibility

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence
  • Influence and motivate individual contributors toward shared goals
  • Apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) and DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize manufacturing processes
  • Conduct Process Capability Analysis to ensure Six Sigma-level performance during product ramp-up
  • Use VSM (Value Stream Mapping) to identify and eliminate inefficiencies
  • Interpret and apply statistical data—not just collect it—to validate and scale processes
  • Collaborate with R&D and operations to transition new designs into full-scale production
  • Ensure statistical process capability is achieved early in the product lifecycle
  • Lead or contribute to DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) projects from concept to launch
  • Oversee equipment installation, debugging, and continuous improvement
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for engineering projects
  • Troubleshoot automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and HMIs
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing
  • Experience with Six Sigma Black Belt-level projects (certification not required)
  • Proven ability to apply statistical tools to real-world manufacturing challenges
  • Experience with SPC, DOE, Process Capability Analysis, and VSM
  • Strong leadership in fast-paced, highly automated environments
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70, robotics, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and AutoCAD

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + 15% annual bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee recognition and solar panel purchase programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

Meet Your Recruiter

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.

As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.

Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.

Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

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