Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Plant Floor Innovator

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 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