Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

SAF Holland; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. in Warrenton, MO is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to drive automation and innovative manufacturing across operations. You will lead technical projects, collaborate with engineering and operations, and help translate big ideas into production-ready solutions.

The role focuses on process improvements, equipment specification, and partnerships with facilities across the Americas, with extensive travel and a strong impact on product Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 7+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, tooling, product development, or industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of PLCs, CAD/SolidWorks, weld technology, automation, digital manufacturing, MES systems, and project management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced manufacturing and automation projects.
• Drive process improvements using Lean methodologies.
• Support new product launches and implementation activities.
• Evaluate design changes and manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop machinery specifications and lead equipment installations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas.
• Support testing and validation efforts.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Help bring innovative manufacturing technologies to life.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Lean methodologies

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Love Manufacturing Innovation? Let's Build the Future Together.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. | Warrenton, MO

Build the Future of Manufacturing!

Do you get excited about automation, new technology, process improvement, and turning big ideas into reality? SAF-HOLLAND is looking for an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to help drive innovation across our manufacturing operations. This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain the status quo. You'll lead projects, implement advanced technologies, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and help shape the future of how we manufacture world-class products.

If you're energized by solving complex challenges, leading technical projects, and seeing your ideas become reality on the production floor, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a technical expert and project leader, partnering with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve products and processes.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Lead advanced manufacturing and automation projects
• Drive process improvements using Lean methodologies
• Support new product launches and implementation activities
• Evaluate product design changes and manufacturing feasibility
• Develop machinery specifications and lead equipment installations
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas
• Support testing and validation efforts
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
• Work with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams
• Help bring innovative manufacturing technologies to life

What You Bring

We're looking for a problem solver, innovator, and leader who can make an impact from day one.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Seven (7)+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, tooling, product development, or industrial engineering
• Knowledge of PLCs, CAD/SolidWorks, weld technology, automation, digital manufacturing, MES systems, and project management
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD software

Why SAF-HOLLAND?

At SAF-HOLLAND, our core values drive everything we do: Safety Respect Reliability Innovation Responsibility

We offer an environment where engineers are empowered to:

• Lead meaningful projects
• Influence global manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with talented professionals
• Develop innovative solutions
• Make a measurable impact on business performance

Travel

This position involves significant collaboration across locations and requires frequent domestic and international travel (approximately 70%).

Ready to Engineer What's Next?

Join a company where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's expected.