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. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence. This role is also responsible for identifying, project managing, and implementing capital projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining, assembly, and related operationsDesign and specify tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to improve quality, throughput, and costLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, and quality escapesSupport new part/program introduction, including process planning, capacity analysis, and first-article qualificationAnalyze production data (cycle times, scrap costs, OEE, ATPR/downtime metrics) to identify improvement opportunitiesPartner with Quality on PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and other APQP deliverablesDrive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S) on the shop floorCollaborate with Operations leadership on capital equipment justification and implementationCreate and maintain work instructions, routers, and standard operating proceduresProvide technical support to production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: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 environmentWorking knowledge of CNC programming/setup, GD&T, and blueprint readingExperience 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)Strong communication skills, with ability to present findings to cross-functional and leadership audiencesLean/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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at 20 feet or more as well as 20 inches or less.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.