Manufacturing Engineer

Gentherm · Joplin, MO

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gentherm (automotive) in Joplin, MO. Support daily production operations by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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How this role compares

Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 50%
✓ New product launch 43%
Root cause 39%
Tooling 39%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
✓ Six Sigma 29%

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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Gentherm
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3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Responsibilities

◆Support daily production operations by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
◆Develop and optimize assembly and fabrication processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
◆Assist in implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
◆Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Quality, Production and Maintenance.
◆Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
◆Participate in equipment installation, process validation, and new product introductions.
◆Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
◆Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
◆Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
✓1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment or strong co-op/internship experience.
✓Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement techniques.
✓Hands-on problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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