Materials Manufacturing Engineer
The Gund Company | World Headquarters – St. Louis, MO
Are you an early-career engineer ready to move beyond theory and make a real impact? As a Materials Manufacturing Engineer at The Gund Company, you’ll help develop materials, improve manufacturing processes, and support technical projects that strengthen our operations across multiple facilities.
We’re looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven Materials Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and bringing technical ideas to life.
Internal job title: Corporate Engineer - Materials.
As a Materials Manufacturing Engineer , you’ll partner with engineering, operations, quality, and plant teams to support high-impact materials and process development projects from concept through implementation. You’ll help improve composite material performance, strengthen process controls, and contribute to projects that deliver measurable results.
You will:
· Serve as a technical resource for composite materials, product development, and related process issues
· Support material development, formulation adjustments, raw material qualifications, and product realization
· Develop and improve composite-related processes, process controls, and associated documentation
· Support capital equipment projects, including specifications, statements of work, vendor bids, installation, and startup
· Manage engineering change controls, process documentation, and best-practice communication across facilities
· Analyze complex data and prepare clear technical reports, white papers, and recommendations
· Lead or support A3 projects, FMEA and Control Plan initiatives, DMAIC efforts, and Green Belt continuous improvement projects
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, sales, quality, and operations
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost
We’re looking for someone with strong technical fundamentals, a growth mindset, and the confidence to take ownership while continuing to learn.
Ideal qualifications include:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
· 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
· Background in materials, composites, equipment, or process development in a manufacturing setting
· Experience with thermoset composites and associated processes
· Experience with process documentation, including FMEA and control plans
· Experience with capital equipment procurement, specification, installation, or startup
· Project management competency with strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills
· Ability to analyze complex data and perform statistical analysis
· Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools
· Exposure to FMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or continuous improvement
· A self-starter mindset with a desire to grow, contribute, and make an impact
At The Gund Company, Materials Manufacturing Engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, lead meaningful work, and learn from experienced professionals. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of materials, processes, and manufacturing projects while building a strong foundation for long-term engineering career growth.
We offer:
· Competitive compensation
· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
· 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
· Professional development and Individual Development Plans
· A safe, team-oriented environment
· Exposure to engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities
Our guiding principle is simple:
Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.
We’re a team of practical problem-solvers who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
If you’re ready to grow your career as a Materials Manufacturing Engineer, solve real manufacturing challenges, and be part of a company that values your ideas, we’d like to meet you.
Join The Gund Company and help shape the future of manufacturing.
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