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At Cosmos Corporation, we make health and wellness products that help people and pets live better lives. From our O’Fallon, Missouri headquarters, we manufacture high-quality, natural liquid products with ingredients people trust!

The Industrial Engineer supports the Engineering Excellence team by improving manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency across the facility. This role partners with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and New Product Development to lead engineering improvement projects, implement equipment upgrades, analyze manufacturing data, and develop sustainable solutions that improve safety, quality, OEE, reliability, throughput, and capacity. The Industrial Engineer applies strong mechanical aptitude, industrial engineering principles, and automation awareness to identify practical improvements and support long-term manufacturing performance. Regular attendance is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and should not be under the influence of any substance.

• Lead small- to medium-sized engineering improvement projects from concept through implementation, including scope, budget, schedule, documentation, and contractor coordination.
• Analyze manufacturing data such as OEE, downtime, throughput, cycle times, and equipment performance to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement mechanical, automation, and technology improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, ergonomics, and manufacturing performance.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, validation, and operational handoff, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation when applicable.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and New Product Development to troubleshoot recurring issues, support production trials, and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Develop and maintain equipment layouts, facility drawings, and engineering documentation using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related project experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience supporting manufacturing equipment, production processes, and root cause troubleshooting.
• Experience leading engineering improvement or capital projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, TPM, SMED, continuous improvement, or manufacturing data analysis preferred.

Competencies

• Manufacturing process optimization, equipment reliability, and structured problem solving.
• Project management, organization, documentation, and prioritization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Data analysis using Power BI, Vorne, Excel, ERP systems, or similar tools.
• Cross-functional communication with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and related teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with awareness of automation and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a mix of office, computer-based, and manufacturing floor work. The employee will regularly sit, use a computer, review documentation, and communicate with cross-functional teams. The employee will also occasionally walk through the facility, stand on the production floor, observe equipment and processes, climb stairs as needed, and use hands and fingers to handle tools, parts, or controls.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull small boxes, parts, tools, or materials weighing up 60 pounds. Work may be performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, moderate noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and active production areas.

During equipment installations, startups, trials, or similar project activities, the employee is expected to be present on the manufacturing floor as needed to help oversee installation progress, coordinate with contractors and internal teams, verify work against project requirements, and support safe and effective equipment handoff.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & Culture

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Five Mission Days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group insurance.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Development programs.
• A positive, purpose-driven culture where people truly care about one another.

Cosmos is a company that supports and invests in its employees. We have a healthy workplace culture guided by a clear vision, mission, promise, and values! Our culture is intentionally fostered daily by how employees live out our values. The result is a place where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work every day!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cosmos Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Cosmos Corporation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.