Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is ready to grow their career in our aerospace and defense PCB assembly (PCBA) operation. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role. You'll solve production problems, improve process documentation, and work directly with operators and technicians. As your experience grows, you will take on increasing responsibility and expand your impact across the manufacturing organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Production process, documentation and improvement Help develop, document, and maintain manufacturing work
instructions, routers, and process documentation across PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, hand solder) and related
operations.
• Customer issue support Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action activities for customer-reported
issues, gathering data and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Fixture and tooling Assist with basic tooling and fixture needs for production requirements.
• Shop floor support Provide day-to-day engineering support to production associates and technicians; help train
associates on updated documentation, processes, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or a related technical role, with aerospace/defense electronics
experience.
• Working experience of AS9100 quality systems, including nonconformance handling, corrective action, or document
control (e.g., reviewing customer purchase orders or contracts for AS9100 flow-down requirements)
• Experience with quality control processes such as inspection, nonconformance reporting, or QMS documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through-hole) and familiarity with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards.
• Basic ability to read and interpret PCB designs (ODB, BOMs, drawings), or a strong willingness to learn quickly.

Additional Requirements

• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment).

ITAR - To conform to U.S. Government 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