Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Washington

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is looking for a senior manufacturing engineer to oversee the development and production of propulsion and fluid systems for aerospace and defense applications. This role suits someone with substantial experience in manufacturing processes for mission-critical propulsion hardware who wants to lead engineering activities from design through fielded operations.

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Crane Co.

Full-time · Lynnwood, WA · $88,000 – $117,000

Crane Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop process improvements and optimize production methods for aerospace and defense components. The role suits someone with a degree in engineering or materials science who wants to work on systems that fly critical missions, from spacecraft to landing gear, in a hands-on manufacturing environment near Seattle.

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Stoke Space

Full-time · Kent, WA · $109,725 – $252,105

Stoke is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and establish thermal protective materials and soft goods processes for their reusable launch vehicle. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in materials or thermal engineering who wants to own a critical capability from the ground up at a space transportation company.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This role leads the final assembly and integration of complex aerospace and defense vehicles, coordinating electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission systems into ready-to-operate platforms. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers comfortable managing cross-functional teams in high-complexity production environments.

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Crane Co.

Full-time · Lynnwood, WA · $126,975 – $149,052

This role involves optimizing aerospace manufacturing processes and leading improvement initiatives at a defense contractor. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers ready to mentor junior staff while managing complex cost-reduction and product-improvement projects.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is hiring a senior manufacturing engineer to develop and optimize ground vehicle systems for defense applications, working across mechanical subsystems like suspension, braking, and hydraulics. This role suits someone with deep experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing who can bridge prototype development and production scaling.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Staff-level engineering role focused on manufacturing and integrating complex electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense products. Suited for experienced engineers who excel in production environments and can develop robust processes for actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, and integrated mechanical-electrical subsystems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Lead the design and deployment of digital manufacturing systems and AI tools for an advanced aerospace production facility building autonomous aircraft. This role is for an experienced engineer comfortable bridging software, automation, and factory operations at scale.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Staff-level engineering role leading advanced manufacturing operations and process improvements across multiple defense technology programs, including establishing production systems for next-generation aircraft. Suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can drive cross-functional technical leadership and factory-scale execution.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer to lead manufacturing operations for defense-tech products, overseeing process improvements, new production line setup for a next-generation aircraft, and cross-functional coordination between engineering and production teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $188,000 – $282,000

Lead manufacturing engineering for next-generation defense aircraft and other programs, managing production lines, capital equipment selection, and process scaling. Suited to someone with substantial manufacturing experience who can drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers in a defense-tech environment.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This is a leadership role in composite manufacturing at a defense contractor, focused on establishing production capabilities for advanced aircraft. The position suits experienced manufacturing engineers ready to drive process improvements, oversee capital equipment deployment, and mentor a growing team.

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