Manufacturing Engineer (Warrenton)
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Warrenton, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Warrenton, MO. Design, develop, and implement innovative manufacturing processes and equipment.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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
Typical $89k–$121k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Value stream mapping, Internal audits, 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 Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
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- 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.
This plant: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Warrenton
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Manufacturing Engineer is focused on the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes and equipment and reports to the Director of Manufacturing. This role is perfect for an individual who is passionate about optimizing operations, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring technical teams. A vital member of the Manufacturing team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Job
include
- •Design, develop, and implement innovative manufacturing processes and equipment.
- •Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production staff to optimize manufacturing operations.
- •Oversee the manufacturing process to ensure quality and efficiency.
- •Provide technical guidance and support to the manufacturing team.
- •Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and TPS tools. Apply lean principles, quality systems, statistical tools, and procedures.
- •Teach and coach team members on Value Stream Mapping processes, time studies, Kaizen events, Standard Work, audits/Gemba Walks, PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, Job Element Sheets, root cause analysis using 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagram, A3 tools, New Product Introduction (NPI) validation, creating test validation plans, Gauge Studies, and statistical analysis.
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What We Are Looking For
- •Experience with Toyota Production Systems, quality systems, and lean concepts.
- •Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
- •Ability to lead functional teams or projects with moderate complexity.
- •Experience with quality tools such as PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, Gauge R&R, statistical analysis, and A3.
- •Certifications such as CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent experience.
- •Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Position Pay Range
$65,000 — $80,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
- •Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- •Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- •Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- •Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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