Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a long-established precision manufacturer in the St. Louis area. This organization specializes in producing highly accurate, close-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries, supporting both domestic and allied customers.
Compensation
$80,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on skills and experience
Overview
This company has been operating for decades as a key supplier of machined components for aerospace and defense applications. Known for its commitment to precision, reliability, and continuous improvement, the business provides complex parts that must meet stringent customer and regulatory standards.
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and supporting production processes across machining operations. This role improves manufacturability, enhances quality, increases efficiency, and supports successful new product launches.
Responsibilities
Review customer drawings, models, and specifications to develop Bills of Materials, outside-processing requirements, and efficient manufacturing workflows.
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and tooling/fixture plans; ensure ERP data is accurate and up to date.
Lead root-cause investigations to address production issues and drive scrap reduction, downtime reduction, and overall process improvements.
Support CNC machining optimization, tooling design, and new product introduction activities.
Collaborate with programming, quality, and production teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
Champion lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, setup reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
3+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably within aerospace, defense, or precision machining environments.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, GD&T, and process documentation.
Experience with lean methodologies, root-cause analysis, and ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
Company Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and PTO
Professional development opportunities
What happens next
Once you apply, you'll move forward in the hiring process if your skills and experience align with the role. Even if this position isn't the right fit, you'll remain part of the Kelly Engineering network-giving our recruiting team visibility to future opportunities that match your background and career goals.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
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