Manufacturing Engineer

Sunnen Products Company; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnen Products Company, based in St. Louis, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment, applying DFMA principles to improve manufacturability and cost.

You will lead cost-reduction initiatives, support new part introductions, analyze production data, and collaborate with quality and operations on capex, PPAP, FMEA, and value stream improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining or precision manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of CNC programming/setup, GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, A3, 8D)
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Creo, Esprit, or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or OAC a plus)
• Strong communication skills, with ability to present findings to cross-functional and leadership audiences
• Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining, assembly, and related operations
• Design tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to improve quality, throughput, and cost
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, and quality escapes
• Support new part/program introduction, including process planning, capacity analysis, and first-article qualification
• Analyze production data (cycle times, scrap costs, OEE, ATPR/downtime metrics) to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with Quality on PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and other APQP deliverables
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S) on the shop floor
• Collaborate with Operations leadership on capital equipment justification and implementation
• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Root cause analysis

CAD/CAM (Creo/Esprit)

ERP/MES systems

Excel/Power BI

Communication skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

Esprit

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer role at our St. Louis headquarters is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. This role will also coordinate with Product Design Engineering, applying DFMA principles to improve manufacturability and cost. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence. This role is also responsible for identifying, project managing, and implementing capital projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining, assembly, and related operations


• Design and specify tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to improve quality, throughput, and cost


• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, and quality escapes


• Support new part/program introduction, including process planning, capacity analysis, and first-article qualification


• Analyze production data (cycle times, scrap costs, OEE, ATPR/downtime metrics) to identify improvement opportunities


• Partner with Quality on PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and other APQP deliverables


• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S) on the shop floor


• Collaborate with Operations leadership on capital equipment justification and implementation


• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and standard operating procedures


• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)


• 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining or precision manufacturing environment


• Working knowledge of CNC programming/setup, GD&T, and blueprint reading


• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, A3, 8D)


• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Creo, Esprit, or similar)


• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or OAC a plus)


• Strong communication skills, with ability to present findings to cross-functional and leadership audiences


• Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.


• The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at 20 feet or more as well as 20 inches or less.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Temperature controlled working conditions with occasional exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals throughout the plant.