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PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as an individual contributor. In this role, you will play a key part in improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and support the overall manufacturing goals of the company.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Work Location:2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

• Ensure compliance with Health, safety, & environmental (HS&E) regulations and company policies.
• Provide design support and take ownership of gas turbine and package components, including expertise in manufacturing design.
• Oversee ARM new make and repair service manufacturing processes, both part specific and overall, in support of operations Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness (QCDR) key performance indicators.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing process validation and control to specified requirements.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing capabilities, capacity and effective resource utilization matched to the business demands.
• Create and execute tactical plans in support of the operation’s strategy and overall evolution of the operation.
• Assess and specify machine tools for both planned and existing manufactured and repaired components.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Quality.
• Develop process work instructions and quality procedures.
• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for quality improvement.
• Plan and execute product inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process (incoming, in-process, and final inspection).

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar related experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, injection molding, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and initiatives.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Experience with process control, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software and ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, TS16949, AS9100).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment programming from CAD /CAM.
• Ability to interpret Model Based Definitions (MBD) for components to be manufactured or repaired.
• Digital and traditional dimensional inspection experience is a plus.
• Component design engineering experience is a plus.
• Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.