Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
Vancouver, WA, USA
Employment type:
Full time, benefit eligible
Onsite or Hybrid:
This position is onsite.
Base pay:
$82,000 - $91,000 annual salary
Who We Are
VEXOS is a rapidly growing and successful Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that delivers innovative solutions to High Technology organizations worldwide. From our locations in North America, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and China, we support clients globally with quality manufacturing services.
At Vexos Vancouver, we prioritize not only business excellence but also our people and community. Our team is dedicated to innovation, problem-solving, and building meaningful relationships with both clients and colleagues.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on SMT operations, production support, and process improvement. This role works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Program Management to support new product introductions, sustain production, and drive continuous improvement.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on manufacturing support with longer-term process optimization projects, and who is comfortable teaching, influencing, and collaborating across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Provide daily production support and technical guidance to operators and technicians
- Support SMT manufacturing operations, including equipment troubleshooting, validation, and process optimization
- Coordinate and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process reviews, risk assessments, and controls
- Create, review, and approve manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and control plans
- Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and assess product and process impacts
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Support CAPA activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Perform assessments and disposition of nonconforming materials
- Performs equipment planning, installation, qualification, and capacity planning
- Interface with suppliers and equipment vendors for troubleshooting and corrective actions
- Analyze production data to support efficiency, cost, and quality improvements
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 1–5 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical Skills
- Experience in SMT / electronics manufacturing strongly preferred
- Knowledge of IPC standards, J-STD requirements, and manufacturing quality systems
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt training a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus as needed
- Confident communicator who can influence without authority
- Patient, collaborative, and comfortable teaching others
- Proactive and self-directed with strong time-management skills
What We Offer
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment focused on collaboration
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Life, LTD, 401(k) & matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
- Employee will be eligible for the Vexos performance bonus
How to Apply
Please send your resume to HR.VW@vexos.com. Include the job title in the subject line and your desired compensation range in the body of the email.