Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Kansas City, KS

Overview

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher’s batteries power more than 85 percent of U.S. missile and munition programs and are a key component of the U.S. space program, powering the Mars Rovers and the next crewed mission to the moon. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision.  We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration.  At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in St. Louis, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, East Greenwich, RI and in Southbridge, MA.

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you provide key support in actively improving and driving processes and productivity.  This position will support production of battery manufacturing, as well as improve and support current manufacturing, documentation and processes metrics.  In this position, you will also contribute to the improvement of existing processes, and collaborate with product design teams to achieve design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will be to:

• Actively improve and drive process, productivity, and quality improvements through measurement, detailed analysis, and sustaining improvement with process controls;
• Be responsible for design and development of automated equipment for production ramp-up;
• Correct production problems utilizing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions;
• Be a major player in design for manufacturability on new projects in the stage gate process (PDP);
• Adapt Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and other methods to fit process need, driving stability, and overall systematic process improvements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Persons
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science or technical degree (Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
• Moderate manufacturing experience in industrial engineering or scientific discipline utilizing science and engineering problem solving methods;
• Possess excellent computer skills in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications;
• Have knowledge and application experience utilizing statistical analysis tools such as SPC and Lean Six Sigma;
• Have experience in data measurement, analysis, and report authoring using sound statistical analysis methods;
• Previous experience in Six Sigma Process Improvement methods preferred
• A background in automation with a working knowledge of Allen Bradley systems preferred;
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of welding skills preferred (i.e.: LBW,GTAW,RSW,USW);
• Experience with GMP, ISO, and AS9100 quality system methods preferred.

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEESome of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.

EaglePicher Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.