Manufacturing Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Sedalia, Missouri is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes on the shop floor, focusing on flow, tooling, methods, and equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams to build robust manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate will have a background in machining, assembly, and quality control, with strong project management skills and a proactive, data-driven approach to improving efficiency and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates standard manufacturing processes while planning or enhancing production methods, including flow, tooling, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Estimates production times, optimizes staffing for schedules, and evaluates capital equipment needs, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Creates production processes and documentation via routings, bills of materials, and standard work, while assisting internal and external suppliers with troubleshooting process issues to identify root causes.
• Oversees tool and fixture design and manufacture, ensures final process capability and stability, and evaluates non-conforming parts to determine appropriate disposition.
• Leads and participates in Lean Manufacturing improvement events utilizing various tools and techniques, implements cost reduction ideas, and ensures safety is integrated into all processes while implementing necessary corrective actions to mitigate safety risks.
• Develop, test, modify, and innovate technical solutions while directing and coordinating production, operations, quality assurance, testing, and maintenance processes.
• Determine root causes using 8D and 5-Why tools while assessing manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing.
• Drive engineering principles and processes to develop robust manufacturing systems from the outset.

Skills

Project management

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven environment

Machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

CAM

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.?

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Sedalia, Missouri

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Unlock the opportunity to play a vital role as our Manufacturing Engineer in our Sedalia, Missouri plant. We seek a professional with expertise in optimizing production processes, including flow, tooling, methods, and equipment. This role requires a hands‑on approach, actively engaging on the production floor to collaboratively address various challenges and serve as a key problem solver. Your proficiency in tool, fixture, and gage design will be instrumental, leveraging engineering principles to establish robust manufacturing processes. This position is project‑oriented with significant involvement in shop floor activities. Showcase your comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, encompassing machining, assembly, and quality control processes in this opportunity. Strong leadership skills are essential as you contribute to advancing engineering principles and operational processes within our organization. If you thrive in developing solutions and in making an impactful difference, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates standard manufacturing processes while planning or enhancing production methods, including flow, tooling, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Estimates production times, optimizes staffing for schedules, and evaluates capital equipment needs, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Creates production processes and documentation via routings, bills of materials, and standard work, while assisting internal and external suppliers with troubleshooting process issues to identify root causes.
• Oversees tool and fixture design and manufacture, ensures final process capability and stability, and evaluates non-conforming parts to determine appropriate disposition.
• Leads and participates in Lean Manufacturing improvement events utilizing various tools and techniques, implements cost reduction ideas, and ensures safety is integrated into all processes while implementing necessary corrective actions to mitigate safety risks.
• Develop, test, modify, and innovate technical solutions while directing and coordinating production, operations, quality assurance, testing, and maintenance processes.
• Determine root causes using 8D and 5-Why tools while assessing manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing.
• Drive engineering principles and processes to develop robust manufacturing systems from the outset.

Requirements

• BS degree preferred with concentration in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial or Mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding of inspection tools, techniques and their application to engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of new model launch requirements and processes to ensure flawless launch goals
• Strong Project management skills, leading and execution, with knowledge of creating project specifications and detailed plans.
• Must be a self-starter with high initiative, able to work independently and collaboratively with the operations team.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the energy and passion for delivering results in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Experience working in engineering software such as 2D&3D CAD, CAM

Preference

• Experience in final assembly and testing. A strong understanding of production control and demand-pull systems is highly desired.
• Experience with CNC machining of precision parts
• Experience in manufacturing engineering

Travel and Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position will be based at our Sedalia, Missouri plant.

What We Offer?

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. At Ingersoll Rand we foster inspired teams. As a powerful and progressive global industrial company, we are looking for talented candidates with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Our employees are empowered to act as owners every day for our customers, our communities and themselves. We offer a broad range of opportunities to build a successful and rewarding career with an innovative company. Join us at the new and exciting Ingersoll Rand.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.