Senior Manufacturing & Automation Engineer

Accu-Glass LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accu-Glass LLC is seeking a hands‑on Senior Manufacturing & Automation Engineer to lead and grow the in‑house engineering team. You will manage a small group, set company‑wide engineering standards, and work with Production, Quality, and Executive Management to align projects with business objectives.

The role emphasizes hands‑on technical support, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement within a high‑precision glass manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of technical teams and cross‑functional projects.
• Extensive experience with the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation/control practices in custom machinery.
• Proficient in 3D modeling, complex assembly design, component fabrication, technical drafting, and data analysis in Excel.
• Familiar with quality systems, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and formal engineering change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering and maintenance staff.
• Establish engineering workflows, equipment design best practices, and documentation standards.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to resolve complex manufacturing issues on the production floor.
• Structure the department effectively to balance urgent production support and long‑term automation projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Executive Management to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Automation Design

3D Modeling

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Technical Drafting

Excel data analysis

Job description

Senior Manufacturing & Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Accu-Glass is seeking a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary Engineer to lead and grow our in‑house engineering team. Accu-Glass is focused on high‑precision glass manufacturing for the medical, life sciences, and industrial markets. Reporting directly to the President of Accu-Glass, you will manage a small engineering group, establish company‑wide engineering standards, and work closely with Production, Quality, and Executive Management to align technical projects with business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor the engineering and maintenance staff. You will focus on building individual strengths, improving team collaboration, and establishing operational accountability.
• Engineering Standards: Establish engineering workflows, equipment design best practices, and documentation standards.
• Hands‑on Technical Support: Provide direct engineering support to resolve complex manufacturing issues on the production floor, utilizing structured root‑cause analysis.
• Resource Optimization: Structure the department effectively, allowing the team to efficiently pivot between urgent production support and long‑term process automation projects.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Quality, and executive leadership to align engineering efforts with broader business goals.

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: Strong background managing technical teams, improving operational dynamics, and guiding cross‑functional projects to completion.
• Automation & Machine Design: Significant experience with the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation/control practices in custom automated machinery.
• Engineering Tools: Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling, complex assembly design, component fabrication, technical drafting, and data analysis in Excel.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Demonstrated troubleshooting and root‑cause skills to assess automated manufacturing equipment/processes issues.
• Regulated Environments: Working knowledge of quality systems, equipment validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and formal engineering change control.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10 to 15 years of experience designing, building, and supporting custom automated machinery within an active manufacturing environment.

About Accu-Glass

Accu-Glass, LLC has been partnering with customers to provide integrated glass tubing solutions for over 60 years. Proprietary glass melting processes, customized glass manufacturing equipment, and advanced measurement systems allow us to meet customer requirements around the globe. Accu-Glass specializes in evaluating a customer's concept, designing an engineered solution to produce prototypes, and producing finished components that can be integrated into the customers' unique application.

At Accu-Glass, we foster a collaborative, team‑oriented culture where employees work together to prioritize workplace safety, exceptional customer quality, and efficient productivity. Our success is built on the dedication and expertise of long‑tenured employees, many of whom have been with the company for decades. We take pride in a supportive, hands‑on environment where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement drive our shared success.