Manufacturing Engineer
Averro · Kent, WA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Averro (industrial) in Kent, WA. Partner with Engineering and Quality on design for manufacturability, non-conformances, and corrective/preventive actions.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, ISO 9001, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $100k–$145k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
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 Averro
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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- 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 AverroAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an energy equipment manufacturer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in production support and process improvement looking to further their career in manufacturing engineering. • Serve as the technical escalation point for production teams, troubleshooting issues and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions. • Manage ECR/ECN processes and create and improve work instructions, routings, BOMs, and process documentation. • Partner with Engineering and Quality on design for manufacturability, non-conformances, and corrective/preventive actions. • Lead continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime; support tooling, fixtures, and new process rollout. Essential
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and retirement benefits, paid time off, and company holidays. Role &