Manufacturing Engineer I
Teknova · Hollister, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $75k–$88k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Teknova (industrial) in Hollister, MO. Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process documentation, and engineering records.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, CAPA, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
- Base pay
- $75k–$88k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k. This one lists $75k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 30% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $99k–$133k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 55%
- New product launch 45%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Tooling 35%
- Six Sigma 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Teknova
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from TeknovaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and implement manufacturing process solutions to address operational capability gaps, including optimization of existing equipment and evaluation, specification, or procurement of new equipment as needed.
- ◆Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting manufacturing, industrial, and/or automated equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- ◆Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process documentation, and engineering records.
- ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
- ◆Participate in deviation investigations, CAPA activities, nonconformance reviews, and process improvement projects.
- ◆Collaborate with Mechanical, Process, and Quality Engineering for the creation and execution of validation documents (RTM, CP, IOPQ, etc.) as well as data generation, and report generation.
- ◆Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, and implementation plans using project management tools.
- ◆Maintain accurate equipment and asset records within the company’s asset management system.
- ◆Track equipment lifecycle activities including installation, maintenance history, calibration status, repairs, upgrades, and replacement planning.
- ◆Assist in developing standardized asset management procedures and equipment documentation.
- ◆Support manufacturing readiness activities for new products, process and/or equipment changes, or scale-up initiatives.
- ◆Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- ◆Communicate project status, risks, and timeline impacts to management and key stakeholders.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
- ✓2 - 4 years of manufacturing or engineering experience preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
- ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with automated manufacturing equipment and production systems preferred.
- ✓Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process related manufacturing issues.
- ✓Familiarity with industrial automation systems, equipment controls, sensors, and manufacturing support systems preferred.
- ✓Understanding of GMP
requirements
and regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- ✓Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills with the ability to interpret technical data and develop effective corrective actions.
- ✓Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Understanding of equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance strategies, and equipment reliability concepts.
- ✓Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Salary
$75,000.00 – $88,000.00
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Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer I supports manufacturing operations through process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting and implementation of industrial and automated systems, asset management activities, and compliance-driven manufacturing support. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.