Manufacturing Engineering Associate I

Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Associate I role is full-time and onsite in Fife, Washington, with pay of $20–$23 per hour. The position supports RTCA’s precision aerospace and defense manufacturing operations. The associate supports manufacturing engineers and shop-floor teams through process documentation, production data maintenance, continuous improvement, and day-to-day engineering activities. The role is designed for early-career engineering graduates to gain practical experience in aerospace machining and production support.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation
• support routers, tool lists, setup sheets, and work-order packets
• maintain ERP/MRP data
• collaborate with engineering, production, quality, planning, and supply chain
• participate in lean and continuous improvement activities
• support tooling and shop requests, estimating, engineering changes, and production issue resolution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing engineering associate i

aerospace manufacturing

cnc machining

production support

erp/mrp

lean manufacturing

fife wa

rtca

full-time

onsite

$20–$23/hour

engineering degree

401(k) match

paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA plan with employer contributions
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid time off and nine company holidays
• shift differentials for applicable shifts
• discretionary bonus programs.

Why this role

The posting describes an early-career role and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering; U.S. Person status is required for export-control compliance.

About the employer

RTCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.