Manufacturing Engineer

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Dis/§

10 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Sedalia, MO team. You will improve manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and optimize efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and resolve production issues.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will oversee gas turbine and package components, validate manufacturing processes, and contribute to QCDR KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Experience with machining, assembly, welding, injection molding, or similar processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HS&E regulations and company policies.
• Provide design support and ownership of gas turbine and package components.
• Oversee new make and repair service manufacturing processes to support QCDR KPIs.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing process validation and control to requirements.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing capabilities, capacity and resource utilization.
• Create and execute tactical plans in support of the operation's strategy.
• Assess and specify machine tools for components.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Quality.
• Develop process work instructions and quality procedures.
• Monitor and analyze production processes for quality improvements.
• Plan and execute product inspections at various stages.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as an individual contributor. In this role, you will play a key part in improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and support the overall manufacturing goals of the company.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Work Location:2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, safety, & environmental (HS&E) regulations and company policies.
• Provide design support and take ownership of gas turbine and package components, including expertise in manufacturing design.
• Oversee ARM new make and repair service manufacturing processes, both part specific and overall, in support of operations Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness (QCDR) key performance indicators.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing process validation and control to specified requirements.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing capabilities, capacity and effective resource utilization matched to the business demands.
• Create and execute tactical plans in support of the operation’s strategy and overall evolution of the operation.
• Assess and specify machine tools for both planned and existing manufactured and repaired components.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Quality.
• Develop process work instructions and quality procedures.
• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for quality improvement.
• Plan and execute product inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process (incoming, in-process, and final inspection).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar related experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, injection molding, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and initiatives.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with process control, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software and ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, TS16949, AS9100).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment programming from CAD /CAM.
• Ability to interpret Model Based Definitions (MBD) for components to be manufactured or repaired.
• Digital and traditional dimensional inspection experience is a plus.
• Component design engineering experience is a plus.
• Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.