Manufacturing Engineer - Flexible Hours & Lean Excellence

bakerhughes; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401(k) Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, develop new process technologies, and support continuous improvement in a fast‑paced facility in Liberty, MO. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, andQuality teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering.
• Operational knowledge of machinery, tools and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of CAD, drafting tools, Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
• Exposure to PLC systems and welding processes is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and safety.
• Time management skills and deadline discipline.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to develop new process technologies and implement designs into production.
• Complete special projects related to product and equipment design and testing.
• Prioritize work to meet production schedules and release deadlines.
• Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Support daily production needs, engineering changes, and problem solving.
• Improve KPIs such as on‑time delivery, yield and efficiency.
• Design tools/equipment and train production personnel.
• Coordinate with remote sites and suppliers to align operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Drafting tools

MS Project

MS Office

Calipers

Micrometers

PLC awareness

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, develop new process technologies, and support continuous improvement in a fast‑paced facility in Liberty, MO. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, andQuality teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with MS Office and MS Project.