
Engineer Manufacturing
Copeland · Ava, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Copeland (industrial) in Ava, MO. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 37 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $99k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 54%
- New product launch 43%
- Root cause 38%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- Six Sigma 30%
- Team leadership 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Copeland in Ava
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requirements
by providing the highest levels of, process efficiency, and reliability in a CNC-driven, high-volume, scroll, and component manufacturing environment. Develop and prove out CNC programs to support New Product Development programs. Interact and support scroll and component production, product quality, and other cross-functional departments daily. Implement continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost, and capital improvements.
- ✓Create and maintain scroll and component machining process documentation
- ✓Develop / implement process improvements & cost reductions
- ✓Comprehend, modify, and manage CNC programs
- ✓Lead and participate in cost reduction teams and capital planning
- ✓Establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with partners and stakeholders both internal and external to Scroll and Component machining.
- ✓Evaluate and enhance current manufacturing methods and equipment to improve safety, quality, cost and output, identifying opportunities to automate where practical.
- ✓Develop and implement plans, to ensure NPD and engineering change schedules, and objectives are met.
- ✓Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and procedures to ensure product quality control.
- ✓Ensure equipment, tooling processes, and procedures are in place to meet output capacity and capability objectives.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- ✓A.S. Degree in a technical field plus five (5) years of related experience in CNC programming, machining methods, controls, and processes
- ✓Strong interpersonal skills in communication, analytics, and problem-solving
- ✓Good organizational, presentation, and project management skills to interact within all levels of the company
- ✓Practical computing skills including Microsoft Office suite
- ✓Ability to manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with seven (7) years of related CNC experience
- ✓Demonstrated history of successfully supporting and executing technical projects in a high-volume machining environment
- ✓Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing problem-solving techniques
- ✓An intimate understanding of the technology utilized in scroll processes including hardware, software, and automation systems
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
As a Manufacturing Engineer, You Will
Work with the production engineering team to meet and enhance operational
Schedule
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The position is on-call as issues arise with customers or within the facility.
