Process Engineer V (Manufacturing)
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onFaith Lutheran School, Northeast 91st Street, Education Hill, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, the company has grown alongside its customers' needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, BCforward takes pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical for scaling novel manufacturing processes from concept to pilot-production, managing system integration, and driving DFx initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to deliver reliable, high-performance hardware prototypes for emerging VR/AR systems.
In this position, you will lead Manufacturing Engineering and system integration activities within a cross-functional environment. Your focus will be on expanding in-house manufacturing capabilities while managing external manufacturing partnerships. You will develop and improve processes and relationships that enable researchers and design engineers to build complex systems, ensuring the transition from concept to pilot-production volumes is seamless.
Why Join Us?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to competitive compensation, opportunities for growth with global clients, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects in the VR/AR space.
Hiring Process
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.
Equal Opportunity
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Fair Chance Notice
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including the ability to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Faith Lutheran School, Northeast 91st Street, Education Hill, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States
Redmond, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead manufacturing engineering, system integration, and DFx activities to deliver hardware prototypes
- check_circleScale state-of-the-art hardware prototypes from concept to pilot-production volumes
- check_circleExpand in-house manufacturing capabilities and manage external manufacturing partnerships
- check_circleDevelop and improve processes to enable researchers and design engineers to build complex systems
Requirements
- verifiedBS/MS in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Process, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- verified8+ years of experience scaling processes to pilot-production or mass manufacture
- verifiedHands-on experience with manufacturing techniques for robotics and soft wearable devices
- verifiedExpertise in process development plans, DOE, critical process parameters, and quality control strategies
- verifiedProject management skills with experience directing cross-functional priorities
Nice to Have
10+ years in early product manufacturing development. Experience in design and/or production of robotic systems. Background in mass production across multiple processes such as miniature motorized mechanisms, soft goods cutting/laminating/kitting, active optical alignment, casting, molding, machining, electronics packaging, coatings, and additive manufacturing. Experience in design for manufacturing, assembly, or reliability. Proficiency with industry CAD software such as NX or related tools.
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In this Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) at BCforward role, you will lead manufacturing engineering, system integration, and dfx activities to deliver hardware prototypes; scale state-of-the-art hardware prototypes from concept to pilot-production volumes; expand in-house manufacturing capabilities and manage external manufacturing partnerships; and develop and improve processes to enable researchers and design engineers to build complex systems.
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BCforward is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: BS/MS in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Process, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience; 8+ years of experience scaling processes to pilot-production or mass manufacture; Hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques for robotics and soft wearable devices; Expertise in process development plans, DOE, critical process parameters, and quality control strategies; and Project management skills with experience directing cross-functional priorities.
Where is the Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) role at BCforward located?expand_more
Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) at BCforward is based in Faith Lutheran School, Northeast 91st Street, Education Hill, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States. This is a on-site role.
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BCforward has listed this Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) role as on-site.
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Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) at BCforward typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) at BCforward include Mechanical Engineering; Process Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechatronics; Robotics; Soft Wearable Devices; Textiles; and Polymer Processing.
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Process Engineer V (Manufacturing) at BCforward is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.