Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Missouri

Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where Boeing, General Motors, and Emerson Electric anchor some of the state's largest manufacturing operations. The role draws on process optimization, lean manufacturing, and capital project leadership, with demand running from plant-level managers at mid-size suppliers to senior engineering directors at Tier 1 automotive and aerospace facilities. Missouri sits among the more active Midwest markets for this level of manufacturing leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerAAON
Top cityAlbany, MO
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Northrop Grumman
Engineering Technician 4 - Manufacturing Planner
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Engineering Technician 4 - Manufacturing Planner
Northrop Grumman
Whiteman AFB, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$65k - $108k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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US Farathane
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
US Farathane
Riverside, Missouri
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
1,001-5,000

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SRC Automotive, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - SRC Automotive
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician - SRC Automotive
SRC Automotive, Inc.
Springfield, Missouri
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Associate's degree in automotive technology
201-500

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Dodge Industrial
Manufacturing Engineering Trainee - Grandview, MO
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Manufacturing Engineering Trainee - Grandview, MO
Dodge Industrial
Grandview, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering

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Jc Residential And Light Commercial LLC
Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)
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Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)
Jc Residential And Light Commercial LLC
Albany, Missouri
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Project & Program Management
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Albany
1 job
Grandview
1 job
Parkville
1 job
Riverside
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Whiteman AFB
1 job

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AAON
AAON1 open role
US Farathane
US Farathane1 open role
Dodge Industrial
Dodge Industrial1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
  • Five or more years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams across product development or process improvement projects
  • Proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with CAD platforms and manufacturing execution or ERP systems
  • Familiarity with OSHA, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 quality and safety standards

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Missouri?

The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work in a Missouri facility. Missouri does not require a state-issued license specifically for manufacturing engineering managers, though a Professional Engineer registration through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects strengthens candidacy for senior roles. Employers in aerospace, automotive, and defense often prefer candidates who have led continuous improvement initiatives or capital projects at Missouri plants.

Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Missouri include AAON, US Farathane, and Dodge Industrial, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's aerospace cluster around St. Louis and its automotive supply chain in Kansas City and the I-70 corridor keep demand steady at both large OEMs and regional Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

Which Missouri cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?

Albany, Grandview, and Parkville account for the most manufacturing engineering manager openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense aerospace and defense base anchored by Boeing and major defense contractors, while Kansas City draws on a strong automotive and industrial equipment sector, and smaller metro areas like Springfield support regional food processing and plastics manufacturing that regularly fill engineering manager roles.

Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most responsibilities require floor presence, equipment oversight, and team supervision at a physical facility. The portions of the role most likely to support remote work are supplier qualification reviews, documentation, and cross-site project coordination rather than day-to-day plant operations.

How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a manufacturing engineer or process engineer role first and building supervisory exposure from there. Large Missouri employers such as Boeing in St. Louis and General Motors in the Kansas City area run new-graduate engineering rotational programs that cycle candidates through production, quality, and process functions, creating a clear track toward a manager title. Lateral moves from industrial engineering, quality engineering, or production supervision at Missouri Tier 1 automotive suppliers are also common. A Professional Engineer registration or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential meaningfully accelerates that progression.

Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly through each listing.

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