MFG ENGINEER TECHNICIAN I

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, MO seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I to design, justify, implement, and manage tooling, processes, and procedures. This role trains personnel on improvements and supports capital projects impacting safety, quality, OTD, and efficiency.

Essential duties include developing layouts, cost estimates, Lean initiatives, and collaborating with engineering and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and hands-on skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, justify, implement, and manage capital projects.
• Develop training materials and train personnel on improvements.
• Create and execute improvements to meet KPI goals.
• Use real-time problem-solving tools for root-cause solutions.
• Support new product development and ETO projects.
• Maintain layouts and routers in JDE for costing.
• Collaborate with Planners and Engineering on routers and costing.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on new products.

Skills

Metal forming

Welding

Grinding

Machining

CAM

Layout

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

CAD

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

CAD software

JDE routers

Excel

Office suite

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician I is responsible for developing, designing, implementing and managing tooling, processes, and procedures. Training of all personnel on improvements or implementation of tooling, processes, and procedures is key. This position is also responsible for project management that may include large capital expenditures or cost saving initiatives that impact safety, maintenance, quality, on time delivery (OTD), efficiency and inventory. This position will support operations for all types of continuous improvement activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, justify, implement, and manage capital projects including machine and fixturing purchases, shop floor layout designs, material handling equipment, product troubleshooting, etc.
• Develop training materials and train all personnel on improved or new tooling, machines, processes, and procedures.
• Create and execute improvements to achieve goals established in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Use real-time problem-solving tools to implement root cause solutions surrounding safety, quality, OTD, productivity, efficiency, cost savings, etc.
• Support new product development and ETO projects ensuring successful manufacturability.
• Perform all layout and estimating needs as required. Main duties will include general maintenance of layouts as continuous improvement takes place.
• Utilize scorecard performance and key metrics to prioritize efforts on tasks and projects.
• Implement and maintain 5S and housekeeping efforts throughout manufacturing and in collaboration with direct personnel.
• Collaborate and build relationships with Planners and Engineering to maintain routers in JDE to support accurate costing and profitability.
• Collaborate and build relationship with sales and marketing to develop new product offerings in a research and development capacity.
• Leverage knowledge of other degreed Engineers regarding methodology, skills, experience and tools.
• Travel, including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Metal forming, welding, grinding, machining, manufacturing, including general CAM and/or layout experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing and time sensitive environment while prioritizing multiple tasks in parallel.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing knowledge or related concepts.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue successful resolution of safety risks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office. Some CAD experience preferred.
• Must have a thorough understanding of drafting and knowledge of engineering principles and techniques including various sheet metal fabrication processes and installation procedures

Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience preferred.

Base Compensation Range

$59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range

Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran