Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Sedalia, MO

About Us

If you share our passion for inspiring progress, for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate, then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Being recognized as a global leader in the industry is a testament to our unwavering commitment in delivering high-quality products and services. We believe progress isn't just a concept, it's tangible improvements that begin with you.

The Gardner Denver brand, part of our Industrial Technology and Services division, manufactures blowers and compressors for industrial, commercial, and government applications. The products are designed by industry leading engineers and manufactured to exacting specifications. Our knowledgeable team takes metal castings and other raw materials and turns them into the high-performing products we are known for around the world.

Job Summary

Unlock the opportunity to play a vital role as our Manufacturing Engineer in our Sedalia, Missouri plant. We seek a professional with the expertise in optimizing production processes, including flow, tooling, methods, and equipment. Your mission: showcase your comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, encompassing machining, assembly, and quality control processes.

As a key problem solver in this project-oriented role, your hands-on approach keeps you actively engaged on the production floor, allowing you to collaboratively address various challenges. Significant involvement in shop floor activities requires a solid understanding and background in machine tools and precision. Coupled with your proficiency in tool, fixture, and gauge design, you will be instrumental in leveraging engineering principles to establish robust manufacturing processes.

Success in this role requires demonstrated project management skills, including leadership and execution, with abilities in creating project specifications and detailed plans. Combined with your leadership skills, you'll help us drive the advancement of engineering principles and operational processes within our organization. If you excel at developing innovative solutions and making a significant impact, 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.
  

• BS degree preferred with concentration in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial or Mechanical engineering.
  
• Experience with CNC machining of precision parts and experience working with software such as 2D&3D CAD, CAM
  
• Demonstrated understanding of inspection tools, techniques and their application to engineering requirements.
  
• Experience in final assembly and testing. A strong understanding of production control and demand-pull systems is highly desired.
  
• Knowledge of new model launch requirements and processes to ensure flawless launch goals
  

• Fully site based
  
• US Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident
  
• Less than 5% travel
  

• CNC Machining; Programming skills are not necessary but you must know how to work with precision machine parts.
  
• Proficiency in tool, fixture, and gauge design.
  
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
  
• Proven Project Management skills (leading, execution, creating project specifications)
  
• Self-starter with high initiative; Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  
• Great interpersonal skills with the energy and passion for delivering results in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
  

• 401K (Matching up to 6%)
  
• Medical plans, Dental, Vision
  
• Vacation time, paid holidays and sick time
  
• Company provided short term and long term disability, life insurance and employee assistance programs
  
• Ingersoll Rand stock