About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting our confidential client’s remanufacturing operations in Strafford, MO, you will drive continuous improvement and support production through Order Fulfillment Processes (OFP) and Product Delivery Process (PDP) programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to improve Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery using data-driven methods
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Apply mistake-proofing approaches to high-risk and recurring nonconformances
• Develop and maintain Operator Method Sheets (visual work instructions) and process routings
• Specify, procure and validate tools, gauges, and fixtures; support justifications for machines and capacity increases
• Use control plans, statistical process controls and process monitors to improve product quality
• Support manufacturing equipment and assembly assist tools in assigned areas (e.g., JDAAT)
• Develop material presentation and point-of-use strategies to improve flow and reduce waste
• Participate on cross-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) to raise assembly quality standards

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ years’ engineering or manufacturing experience (including relevant internships or project work)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, quality systems, preventive maintenance, and facilities
• Experience developing operator work instructions and implementing process improvements
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience with line/process design, material presentation, line balancing, and visual management

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of assembly line processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma fundamentals)
• Experience with AutoCAD and Creo (3D modeling)
• Familiarity with MPP work instruction / OMS development, JDAAT, SAP, Windchill or similar systems
• Experience implementing engineering changes, time study, and standard data application
• Previous work on strategic or medium-complexity tactical projects

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $67,692.00 – $101,532.00 per year (range provided by the confidential client)
• Estimated market value for this posting: ~$98,442/year
• Benefits include: flexible work arrangements, competitive base pay, 401(k) / retirement plans, healthcare with HSA contributions, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, fitness subsidies (select locations), adoption assistance, employee purchase programs, paid vacation and holidays, and other company benefits as outlined by the confidential client.

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Strafford, MO (on-site position)
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting partner for this opportunity and can help match you to other roles if you qualify. Our recruiter-style posting highlights the responsibilities, must-have skills, and benefits so you can decide whether to move forward quickly.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.