Manufacturing Engineer
ABEC Inc · Springfield, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at ABEC Inc (industrial) in Springfield, MO.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, Tooling
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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.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
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.
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This plant: ABEC Inc in Springfield
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in manufacturing roles at ABEC Inc.
- Global Director of Manufacturing · Manufacturing · Director+
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Description
Be Part of Something Big: Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity at ABEC’s Largest Global Facility!
Drive Innovation. Build the Future. Make an Impact.
Are you passionate about improving processes, solving complex problems, and driving real results on the manufacturing floor? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to transform ideas into efficient, scalable production solutions.
In this role, you’ll be a key player in elevating our operations—optimizing processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and shaping the future of our manufacturing strategy.
What You’ll Do
Lead Continuous Improvement
- •Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the site
- •Identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- •Drive both local and global CI projects that deliver measurable value
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Be a Problem Solver
- •Investigate and resolve process, product, and tooling issues
- •Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions
- •Optimize workflows, layouts, and equipment utilization to improve performance
Collaborate & Influence
- •Partner with the Manufacturing Manager and cross-functional teams
- •Train and support teams in Lean tools, Kaizen events, and best practices
- •Communicate process updates and ensure smooth adoption of improvements
Enhance Operations
- •Recommend and support capital equipment investments
- •Ensure new and existing processes incorporate Lean principles
- •Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and efficiency
Support Quality & Growth
- •Participate in supplier qualification audits
- •Contribute to safety and quality programs
- •Take on special projects and assignments that drive business success
What You Bring
- •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering , or related field (Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered)
- •3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience , ideally with custom-engineered products
- •Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies
- •Experience in biotech, chemical manufacturing, or complex process equipment is a plus
- •Willingness to travel as needed
Why Join Us?
- •Be part of a team where your ideas drive real change
- •Work on challenging, meaningful projects
- •Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to excellence
- •Make a visible impact on operations, efficiency, and innovation
If you're ready to take ownership, lead improvements, and help shape the future of manufacturing—apply today!.