Develop and scale manufacturing processes for advanced hardware prototypes from concept through pilot production. Lead DFM/DFx, system integration, process validation, tooling, fixtures, documentation, and quality control initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external manufacturers across electromechanical, polymer, adhesive, lamination, and textile processes. Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, drive continuous improvement, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
(Contract)
(Contract)
Sigma Design has collaborated with a consumer electronics company seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join their facility in Redmond, WA. This position is a contract with an expected duration of 4 months. This role is In-Office.
While on contract you are eligible for:
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $136,000 and $159,000 annually, with the full range extending to $180,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
- Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
Primary Function:
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer develops and scales manufacturing processes for advanced hardware prototypes from concept through pilot production. This role partners with cross-functional engineering teams to design, build, and validate reliable, high-performance prototype systems while driving Design for Manufacturing, system integration, and process development. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading technical initiatives in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving requirements and emerging technologies
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Develop and scale manufacturing processes from concept through pilot production for advanced hardware prototypes
- Lead manufacturing engineering activities, system integration efforts, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFx) initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process development plans, including Design of Experiments, process validation, and quality control strategies
- Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and process documentation to support prototype builds
- Collaborate with design, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to improve manufacturability and product performance
- Evaluate and implement manufacturing techniques for electromechanical assemblies, polymer processing, adhesives, lamination, textiles, and related fabrication methods
- Support the growth of in-house manufacturing capabilities and collaborate with external manufacturing partners
- Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and drive continuous process improvements
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on manufacturing projects
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience developing manufacturing processes and scaling products from concept to pilot production or manufacturing
- Experience designing process development plans, Design of Experiments (DOE), and implementing quality control procedures
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), or Design for Excellence (DFx)
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes, including electromechanical integration, polymer processing, adhesives, lamination, textiles, or related manufacturing techniques
- Demonstrated project leadership and experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
- Proficiency with CAD software (NX or similar) and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
- Compliance (background check, ITAR, vaccine, etc.)
- ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
- Background - Pass a post-offer background verification.
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Sigma Design Kirkland, Washington, USA Office
12903 NE 126th Pl, Kirkland, WA, United States, 98034
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