Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Hotstart Inc · Spokane Valley, WA

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Hotstart Inc (industrial) in Spokane Valley, WA. Assist with updating work instructions and manufacturing documentation as processes change.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Lean, ISO 9001

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $105k–$148k.

Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in Washington.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 60%
Root cause 45%
✓ Lean 31%
Automation 31%
New product launch 26%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Hotstart Inc
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from Hotstart IncAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

· Work directly with production employees and manufacturing engineers to understand manufacturing issues and develop solutions that are practical for the shop floor.

· Assist with updating work instructions and manufacturing documentation as processes change

· Support engineering changes and change requests involving manufacturing operations, materials, labeling, and related production information.

· Assist with reviewing and maintaining manufacturing data, including current-material and backflush information

· Participate in manufacturing improvement and process-control projects

· Help develop and implement mistake-proofing and verification solutions

· Support engineering projects through research, data gathering, analysis, testing, and documentation

· Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities

Qualifications/skills

· Current degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field

· Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

· Comfortable working in both an office and production-floor environment

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with production employees, engineers, and other departments

· Basic experience with Microsoft Office applications

· Experience with CAD, ERP/MRP systems, data analysis, programming, or manufacturing equipment is beneficial but not required

· Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned projects

Hotstart, Inc., is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial engine preheating systems. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001 certified, we have grown to over 250 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a strong benefit package highlighted by premium-free family medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) contribution with matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance. Email resume to careers@hotstart.com ~ Drug-free/EEO. Reasonable accommodations provided for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions.

Show full description ↓

Description

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Tech to join our manufacturing engineering team in Spokane, Washington. This position is designed for someone who enjoys hands-on experience solving real manufacturing problems and supporting day-to-day production.

The tech will work alongside manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality, and other cross-functional team members to troubleshoot production issues, improve manufacturing processes, update manufacturing documentation, and assist with engineering projects.