job summary: Growing Company in the greater Boone Terre area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to add to its team. The ideal candidate with have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. strong knowledge of process optimization and automation technologies is required. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. location: Saint Louis, Missouri job type: Permanent salary: $85,000 - 105,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Growing Company in the greater Boone Terre area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to add to its team. The ideal candidate with have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. strong knowledge of process optimization and automation technologies is required. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities: Analyze existing assembly lines, to identify bottlenecks, inefficient processes, safety concerns, and areas for automation implementation.Champion a culture of continuous improvement and work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operation and efficient problem-solvingEvaluate the performance of manufacturing processes, material flow, and material handling systems, to identify opportunities for further optimizationLead the development and implementation of process improvements, new manufacturing processes, and equipment including the procurement process for equipment, vendor selection, and project timeline managementLeverage production data to track key metrics Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related disciplineAt least 3-5 years of proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, ideally with a focus on automation in an assembly environmentstrong understanding of manufacturing processes, including quality control principles and techniques and automation technologies (robotics, PLCs, sensors, vision systems, etc.)Experience with process analysis, optimization, and equipment designExcellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results within budget constraintsProficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing automation systemsExperience in the consumer goods or packaging industry preferred #LI-SS1 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: ManufacturingAutoCADPlanningProcess Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.