Manufacturing Engineer, Fixed-Term

Carr Lane • Saint Louis, MO

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer position is a two-year contract position focused on process documentation, implementation, and shop floor improvement at the St. Louis headquarters. This role is well suited for an early career engineer who is willing to invest time on the production floor, learn directly from experienced operators, and apply engineering fundamentals and industry best practices to formalize and improve manufacturing processes. This position has two primary objectives: developing a comprehensive process documentation for heat treatment and material finishing operations and leading a 5S implementation in the Assembly department. Additional manufacturing engineering projects will be assigned as needs arise. This is a new position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and process specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to spend substantial time on the shop floor observing, learning, and implementing

Nice To Haves

• One to three years manufacturing engineering experience in a machining, heat treatment or metal fabrication environment
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, or continuous improvement frameworks
• Exposure to heat treatment processes (hardening, tempering, case hardening, nitriding, black oxide, or similar)
• Experience with technical writing or process documentation in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Work with operators, supervisors, and the quality team to document current state heat treatment and material finishing processes, including recipes, parameters, cycle times, and quality checkpoints
• Research industry standards and best practices for heat treatment processes relevant to CLM’s materials and products (steel alloys, surface treatments, coatings)
• Develop formal work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process parameter sheets suitable for operator use and new-hire training
• Implement documented processes on the shop floor; validate through quality data and operator feedback; revise as needed until processes are stable and adopted
• Establish a system for maintaining and updating process documentation as equipment, materials, and requirements change
• Conduct a baseline assessment of the Assembly department’s current workplace organization, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Plan and lead a 5S implementation: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Develop visual management standards, workplace layout improvements, and improved storage and labeling systems
• Create audit checklists and scheduled to sustain the program beyond the contract term
• Train Assembly personnel on 5S principles and build department ownership of the program
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, capacity studies, tooling evaluations, and other manufacturing engineering projects as assigned
• Support ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) manufacturing module configuration and data validation efforts as needed
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production quality issues

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option
• Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off available Month 1
• Eligibility for Parental Time
• 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years
• Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available
• Pet Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays : New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level