Manufacturing EngineerPosition SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as an individual contributor. In this role, you will play a key part in improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and support the overall manufacturing goals of the company.
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301
Key Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with Health, safety, & environmental (HS&E) regulations and company policies.
- Provide design support and take ownership of gas turbine and package components, including expertise in manufacturing design.
- Oversee ARM new make and repair service manufacturing processes, both part specific and overall, in support of operations Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness (QCDR) key performance indicators.
- Establish and maintain Manufacturing process validation and control to specified requirements.
- Establish and maintain Manufacturing capabilities, capacity and effective resource utilization matched to the business demands.
- Create and execute tactical plans in support of the operation's strategy and overall evolution of the operation.
- Assess and specify machine tools for both planned and existing manufactured and repaired components.
- Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Quality.
- Develop process work instructions and quality procedures.
- Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for quality improvement.
- Plan and execute product inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process (incoming, in-process, and final inspection).
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar related experience. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years experience of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, injection molding, or similar.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram).
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and initiatives.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Desired Qualifications- Experience with process control, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with CAD software and ERP/MRP systems.
- Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, TS16949, AS9100).
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment programming from CAD /CAM.
- Ability to interpret Model Based Definitions (MBD) for components to be manufactured or repaired.
- Digital and traditional dimensional inspection experience is a plus.
- Component design engineering experience is a plus.
- Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.