Manufacturing Engineer

Embrace a career with purpose at Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting‑edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements. Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you’ll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award‑winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry’s top partners. Our commitment extends beyond technological development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission. Summary Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineer will leverage several years of industry experience to provide factory support to internal customers. This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, designing equipment and fixtures, and documenting procedures to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to improve, document, and deploy production and business processes, analyze data to identify root causes, and facilitate improvement teams. This position is a key driver for continuous improvement and will be closely involved in new product development to ensure quality and manufacturability are integrated from the outset. Location Kent, WA (onsite) Salary Range $90,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience. Primary Responsibilities Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes. Support the troubleshooting of manufacturing issues and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Participate in the design and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including production, quality, and R&D, to achieve project goals. Assist in the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process flow diagrams. Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify areas for optimization. Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage new product implementation and the hand off from product design team to manufacturing team. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 2–3 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.). Proficiency with CAD‑based software, SolidWorks preferred. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and lean principles. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with co‑workers, customers, and vendors. Physical Requirements Required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision and depth perception suitable for utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard and navigating a manufacturing environment safely. Manual dexterity suitable for use of typical engineering tools such as crimpers and wrenches. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes permitting work in an office and manufacturing setting. Ability to walk and/or climb 50% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to sit/stand at a computer for 50% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation. Light to moderate lifting. Working Conditions Must be comfortable working in an office and manufacturing environment, including moderate noise levels. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nortek Security and Control LLC