Manufacturing Engineer
Wasco Switches & Sensors · Emmett, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Wasco Switches & Sensors (industrial) in Emmett, ID. Product Launch & Pilot Production: Supports new product launches and pilot builds by executing assigned tasks, tracking schedule milestones, and identifying and escalating manufacturability issues.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Control plans, GD&T, DOE, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $136k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 11 manufacturing engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
- ✓ New product launch 36%
- Lean 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Control plans, DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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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 Wasco Switches & Sensors
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- 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
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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 Wasco Switches & SensorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Supports the design, optimization, and day-to-day performance of manufacturing lines and production systems. Under the guidance of senior engineers, develops workstations, fixtures, and documentation that improve operational performance and prepare the line for future products.
- ◆*This position is eligible to work a 4/10 work schedule.
Essential Functions
· Manufacturing Processes & Improvement: Owns the day-to-day performance of assigned manufacturing processes, keeping them stable and running to standard. Participates in cost reduction, capacity, and process improvement projects by analyzing production data and implementing assigned improvements.
· Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment: Owns the design, build, and upkeep of fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts for assigned lines so they are accurate, available, and ready for production.
· Control Plan, Process Flow & Documentation: Creates and maintains control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions for assigned processes, keeping them current with every change and compliant with industry specifications and quality standards.
· Product Launch & Pilot Production: Supports new product launches and pilot builds by executing assigned tasks, tracking schedule milestones, and identifying and escalating manufacturability issues.
· Technical Leadership, Support & Training: Provides hands-on technician training, supports troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and assists with line maintenance and equipment repair. Coordinates scheduled equipment maintenance with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
· Accountability & Values: Performs additional duties as assigned while aligning with company core values.
Minimum Education
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline. Prefer 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Requirements
& Work Environment
This position operates in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use. Employees must frequently walk between work areas and climb stairs, and may occasionally bend, kneel, reach, or work around equipment. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, noise, electrical systems, chemicals, and temperature variations and must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. Occasional business travel may be required.
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Skills and Abilities Summary
· Equipment & Process Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance, and GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis.
· Project Leadership: Manages multiple concurrent projects and timelines with minimal supervision.
· Analytical Methods: Uses statistical process control, design of experiments, and capability studies (Cpk) to make data-driven decisions.
· Communication & Influence: Presents recommendations to leadership and influences decisions across departments.
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