Manufacturing Engineer

EaglePicher Technologies; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and_dis

10 paid holidays and PTO

Matching 401K

Annual Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarship programs

Job summary

EaglePicher Technologies, a leader in defense, aviation and space power solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Joplin, MO. You will help drive productivity and quality improvements across battery manufacturing, collaborate with product design on manufacturability, and implement automated equipment for production ramps.

The role leverages Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and data-driven methods to optimize processes, reduce variability, and ensure GMP/ISO/AS9100 compliance across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing engineering; related technical degree accepted.
• Experience applying Six Sigma and lean methods to drive process improvements.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving using statistical tools.
• Experience in automation projects and design for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO/AS9100 quality system methods preferred.
• Background with Allen-Bradley systems or similar automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively improve processes to raise productivity and quality with measurable gains.
• Develop automated equipment for production ramp-up and ongoing use.
• Investigate production issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability in new projects with PDP gates.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and systematic methods to stabilize processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SPC software

Microsoft Office

GMP/ISO/AS9100 knowledge

Job description

About EaglePicher

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration. At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, and Southbridge, MA.

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

About the Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you provide key support in actively improving and driving processes and productivity. This position will support production of battery manufacturing, as well as improve and support current manufacturing, documentation and processes metrics. In this position, you will also contribute to the improvement of existing processes, and collaborate with product design teams to achieve design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Actively improve and drive process, productivity, and quality improvements through measurement, detailed analysis, and sustaining improvement with process controls;
• Be responsible for design and development of automated equipment for production ramp-up;
• Correct production problems utilizing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions;
• Be a major player in design for manufacturability on new projects in the stage gate process (PDP);
• Adapt Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and other methods to fit process need, driving stability, and overall systematic process improvements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Persons
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science or technical degree (Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
• Moderate manufacturing experience in industrial engineering or scientific discipline utilizing science and engineering problem solving methods;
• Possess excellent computer skills in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications;
• Have knowledge and application experience utilizing statistical analysis tools such as SPC and Lean Six Sigma;
• Have experience in data measurement, analysis, and report authoring using sound statistical analysis methods;
• Previous experience in Six Sigma Process Improvement methods preferred
• A background in automation with a working knowledge of Allen Bradley systems preferred;
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of welding skills preferred (i.e.: LBW,GTAW,RSW,USW);
• Experience with GMP, ISO, and AS9100 quality system methods preferred.

Perks of being an EaglePicher employee

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Annual Profit Sharing;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.