Manufacturing Engineering Planning

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer role at our St. Louis headquarters is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. This role will also coordinate with Product Design Engineering, applying DFMA principles to improve manufacturability and cost. This role is also responsible for identifying, project managing, and implementing capital projects.

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining, assembly, and related operations

Design and specify tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to improve quality, throughput, and cost

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, and quality escapes

Support new part/program introduction, including process planning, capacity analysis, and first-article qualification

Analyze production data (cycle times, scrap costs, OEE, ATPR/downtime metrics) to identify improvement opportunities

Partner with Quality on PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and other APQP deliverables

Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S) on the shop floor

Collaborate with Operations leadership on capital equipment justification and implementation

Provide technical support to production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining or precision manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of CNC programming/setup, GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, A3, 8D)
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Creo, Esprit, or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or OAC a plus)
• Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

~ Temperature controlled working conditions with occasional exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals throughout the plant.