Manufacturing Engineer I
Ascentec Engineering LLC · Dallas, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $53k–$89k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ascentec Engineering LLC (industrial) in Dallas, OR. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and like providing world-class service to customers, then please take a look at this opportunity!
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, DOE, Tooling
- Base pay
- $53k–$89k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $90k–$120k. This one lists $53k–$89k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 32% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$120k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 55%
- Automation 35%
- ✓ Lean 29%
- ✓ Tooling 26%
- SPC 23%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 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
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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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Ascentec Engineering LLC in Dallas
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Full description from Ascentec Engineering LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Job
Job Qualifications/Experience & Technical Skills
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Manufacturing Technology.
- ✓One or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field.
- ✓Project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
- ✓Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
- ✓Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
- ✓Leadership and Communication, including the ability to motivate and guide teams.
- ✓Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of working constructively with all stakeholders including team members, management, and external partners.
- ✓Analytical Skills, including strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks and devise contingency plans.
- ✓Capacity to analyze complex data and reports to make effective decisions.
- ✓Adaptability, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
- ✓Resilient in managing the dynamic nature of technical projects and capable of performing under pressure.
Personal
Qualifications
- ✓Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail Oriented
- ✓Reliable and dependable
- ✓Positive customer focused attitude.
- ✓Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment
- ✓Honest with stellar integrity
- ✓Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations
- ✓Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
- ✓Team player
Requirements
Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
ITAR
Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
qualifications
and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Description
Ascentec Engineering LLC is growing and it's an exciting time to join our company! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and like providing world-class service to customers, then please take a look at this opportunity! We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 1 who will be a key player on our engineering team. This person will focus on enhancing production quality, efficiency, and volume. This role requires a proactive approach to project management, process development, and troubleshooting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This role is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Dallas, Oregon facility and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.
include, but are not limited to
- •Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and lean manufacturing principles.
- •Optimize production methods, material flow, tooling, assembly methods, and equipment.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and apply new processes.
- •Document, test, and evaluate processes and equipment for new products.
- •Manage schedules, resources, and budgets for engineering projects.
- •Develop strong relationships with internal teams, providing feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- •Identify and address manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and lean methodologies.
- •Contribute to the design and installation of new production machinery and equipment upgrades.
- •Support the development of standardized work methods and practices.
Working Conditions
- •In a typical day the employee will spend time in the office and on the production floor, where the noise level is low to moderate.
- •May on a regular basis walk, bend, and lift up to 15 pounds
- •The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.