Manufacturing Engineer - Axient

**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is searching for candidates for a full-time Senior **Manufacturing Engineer** in the Seattle, WA area, specifically in **Kent, WA** . The position supports the **USSF Space Systems Command** Launch Assured Access to Space Launch Acquisition Directorate (SSC/AAL) headquartered at Los Angeles Space Force Base, CA. The candidate will support manufacturing engineering responsibilities and activities of the non-recurring design validation of New Entrant Launch Service Providers. **Secret clearance required** . Anticipated salary range for this position is listed above. Axient offers benefits to eligible employees which include: options for medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurances, as well as, 401(k). **What you will do...** Responsibilities **include, but are not limited to:** + Perform and support manufacturing engineering functions such as process gap assessments, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight analyses. + Perform manufacturing/industrial engineering functions such as assessment of **Launch Vehicle** design, manufacturing methods, procedures, tooling, facilities, infrastructure, personnel qualifications, non-conformance assessment, material review boards, corrective action reports, calibration, environmental controls, quality assurance, non-destructive examinations, safety methods, regulations, supplier management, and transportation. + Prepare and conduct manufacturing process audits including developing the audit plan and checklist, and writing the final report. + Plan, coordinate, brief, support Design Certification Reviews, program reviews, and other meetings. + Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting. + Collaborate with **USSF** System Program Offices, Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Subcontractors, and Launch Site Personnel. + Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature. **Skills you will need...** **Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:** + Must have an active and transferrable DoD security **clearance (Secret** or higher). Must be able to maintain the required clearance. + Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. + Minimum of 8 years of direct related experience, which must include: + Design, test, manufacture, and operation of systems, processes, personnel, and organizations. + Experience in supporting reviews of design, manufacturing, test, procedures, anomaly resolution. + Risk assessments and actionable recommendations and mitigations. + Experience in planning and conducting manufacturing process audits + Interacting effectively with **USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle** , subcontractors and Aerospace Corporations. + Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training. + Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management. + **Knowledge of LV structures and mechanical systems preferred** + Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Information Technology systems and databases including **Jira and Confluence.** \#CJ \#CJ _The anticipated salary range for this position is listed in the header above. Axient offers benefits which may include: options for medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurances, as well as, 401(k), Holidays and Paid Time Off._ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5520/manufacturing-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5520_ **Category** _Engineering - Quality | Validation_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-WA-Kent_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Salary** _USD $125,000.00/Yr._ **Maximum Salary** _USD $150,000.00/Yr._ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _8_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_