Manufacturing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker · Sedalia, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Stanley Black & Decker (industrial) in Sedalia, MO. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, PLC, Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Manufacturing Engineer – Onsite
Sedalia, MO, United States
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be part of our Operations team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:
- •Process Improvement: Analyze existing manufacturing operations to identify, develop, and implement improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
- •Design & Development: Create, test, and implement automated machinery, robotic systems, and software programs.
- •Production System Design: Design, install, and troubleshoot new manufacturing equipment, tools, and production lines.
- •Process Improvement: Analyze existing workflows to identify automation opportunities that enhance efficiency and lower costs.
- •System Programming: Program and maintain Control Systems, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), for industrial processes.
- •Documentation & Standards: Create, maintain, and update work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
- •Quality Control: Evaluate products against specifications to ensure quality standards are met and resolve production issues.
- •Support & Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, quality, maintenance) to support new product launches and troubleshoot equipment failures.
- •Safety & Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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The Person
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- •Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- •Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), PLCs, robotics, and data analysis tools. Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++), PLCs, and SCADA systems.
- •Technical Knowledge: Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S) and production techniques. Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or software engineering principles.
- •Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting complex, automated systems, project management, and communication skills.
The Details
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- •Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- •Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- •Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- •Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- •Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- •Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
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