Process Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker · Sedalia, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $78k–$125k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Stanley Black & Decker (industrial) in Sedalia, MO. Works closely with the Supervisor, Team Lead and Design Engineering to support new product introduction and product upgrades or cost improvement initiatives.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $78k–$125k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $93k–$125k. This one lists $78k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 22 process 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 21 other live process postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 5% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $93k–$120k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
- ✓ New product launch 27%
- ✓ Team leadership 27%
- ✓ Cost reduction 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Stanley Black & Decker in Sedalia
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- Facilities & Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
Full description from Stanley Black & DeckerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
qualifications
and problem solving activities).
· Proficient with Solid Works, familiar with AutoCad and knowledgeable of geometric dimensioning & tolerance.
· Proficient with MS Word, Power Point and Excel
· Establishes processes for continuous improvements.
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Process Engineer
Sedalia, MO, United States
Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™
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 Process Engineer you would be part of our Sedalia team: planning and designing process plans for new or redesigned products; making improvements in current manufacturing processes, and develop new manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work in a cross-functional team environment to develop processes from brainstorming conception through final implementation on the plant floor. You’ll get to:
· Using statistical analysis and manufacturing engineering techniques, troubleshoots manufacturing processes and develops ways to reduce variability in those processes.
· Ensures product quality, process capabilities, and cost improvements.
· Design tooling, gaging and fixturing required to support manufacturing.
· Implements Process Controls and conducts statistical root cause analysis to identify ways to improve and maintain acceptable product quality.
· Works closely with production and facilities maintenance to troubleshoot and repair problems with production equipment.
· Develops and implements capital improvement projects to provide cost savings to the process.
· Using lean manufacturing techniques and six sigma methodologies develops process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
· Works with suppliers to ensure incoming quality, and equipment vendors to develop the most efficient use of capital.
· Facilitate the reduction of lead times of existing products.
· Works closely with the Supervisor, Team Lead and Design Engineering to support new product introduction and product upgrades or cost improvement initiatives.
· Develops standard work and work instructions which direct the most efficient, cost effective and highest quality process.
· Reduces machine down-time by developing standard work instructions for predictive/preventative maintenance. Identifies the schedule, tools, and supplies needed for proper maintenance of capital equipment.
· Works closely with Finance and Materials to ensure correct manufacturing costs, process routings and bill of materials.
· Collaborate with Operations and HR teams to determine the key training needs to support business objectives and design programs that directly address those needs.
· Continuous effort to encourage associates to work safely with strong emphasis on sound ergonomic principles.
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:
· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field or 7+ years equivalent experience (significantly and directly related).
· Experience in project management preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment including lean/flow manufacturing with relevant exposure to primary manufacturing such as machining and forging.
· Hands on experience in lean manufacturing implementations, including analysis, design and implementation.
· Strong working knowledge of tool and die principles and associated manufacturing processes.
· Understanding of forging, broaching, machining, ability to program CNC machinery is a plus.
· Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods (part/process
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).
- •This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications,
