Manufacturing Engineer
EaglePicher Technologies · Joplin C Street, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at EaglePicher Technologies (aerospace & defense) in Joplin C Street, MO. Be responsible for design and development of automated equipment for production ramp-up.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, AS9100, FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $111k–$154k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 46 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $111k–$154k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 52%
- ✓ New product launch 37%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- ✓ Six Sigma 30%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, AS9100, 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?
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This plant: EaglePicher Technologies in Joplin C Street
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Full description from EaglePicher TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Your core
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 EMPLOYEE Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:
- ✓Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
- ✓10 paid holidays and PTO;
- ✓Matching 401K;
- ✓Annual Profit Sharing;
- ✓Tuition reimbursement;
- ✓Dependent scholarship programs.
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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 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 Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, and 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.
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.