Manufacturing Engineer

Morgan Hunter Companies; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, evaluate equipment, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates will have experience with 3D modeling tools and robotics or machining and a strong focus on ergonomics and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration across production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize fixtures, tooling, and processes, while advancing quality and efficiency throughout the plant.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience evaluating fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and hand tools to support current and future production needs.
• Conduct time studies to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Support the design, evaluation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes.
• Oversee the plant ergonomics program and identify opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Assist with plant health and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments to support manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Time studies

Process improvement

Ergonomics

Safety

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, equipment evaluation, process improvements, and production efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position plays a key role in evaluating fixtures, equipment, and tooling while supporting ergonomics, workplace safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent problem-solving abilities, and technical experience in equipment design, 3D modeling, robotics, or machining.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and hand tools to support current and future production needs.
• Conduct time studies to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Support the design, evaluation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes.
• Oversee the plant ergonomics program and identify opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Assist with plant health and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments to support manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and equipment.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Knowledge of time studies, process improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Understanding of ergonomics and workplace safety principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Technical Experience

• Candidates must have experience in at least one of the following areas:
• 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion, or similar.
• Mechanical or manufacturing design.
• Industrial robotics, preferably Fanuc.
• CNC machining, lathes, or mills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Background in manufacturing process improvements, tooling, fixtures, or equipment design.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting ergonomics and workplace safety programs.