Materials Manufacturing Engineer

The Gund Company•St. Louis, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Build what’s next in manufacturing. Are you an early-career engineer ready to move beyond theory and make a real impact? As a Materials Manufacturing Engineer at The Gund Company, you’ll help develop materials, improve manufacturing processes, and support technical projects that strengthen our operations across multiple facilities. We’re looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven Materials Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and bringing technical ideas to life. Internal job title: Corporate Engineer - Materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
Background in materials, composites, equipment, or process development in a manufacturing setting
Experience with thermoset composites and associated processes
Experience with process documentation, including FMEA and control plans
Experience with capital equipment procurement, specification, installation, or startup
Project management competency with strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills
Ability to analyze complex data and perform statistical analysis
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools
Exposure to FMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or continuous improvement
A self-starter mindset with a desire to grow, contribute, and make an impact

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for composite materials, product development, and related process issues
Support material development, formulation adjustments, raw material qualifications, and product realization
Develop and improve composite-related processes, process controls, and associated documentation
Support capital equipment projects, including specifications, statements of work, vendor bids, installation, and startup
Manage engineering change controls, process documentation, and best-practice communication across facilities
Analyze complex data and prepare clear technical reports, white papers, and recommendations
Lead or support A3 projects, FMEA and Control Plan initiatives, DMAIC efforts, and Green Belt continuous improvement projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, sales, quality, and operations
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost