Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 115801

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We're growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

• Business Unit: Land Systems

Location: West Plains, MO

Career Functional Area: Engineering

Telework Type: No Telework

Relocation Available: No Relocation Benefit Available

Type: Full-Time Position - start date May 2027

Schedule: 4/10 (Monday-Thursday)

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am - 4:30pm)

Job Summary

Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations in a heavy manufacturing environment. Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, etc), heavy machining, precision hydraulic assembly, mechanical and electromechanical assembly and product acceptance testing preferred. Daily duties may include performing design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation of manufacturing operations. May prepare manufacturing plans, create and maintain manufacturing bill of materials, and create and maintain process instruction set. May also conduct support studies and provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations. May assign work to technical writers and/or technicians. Position will be Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of products. Troubleshoot and diagnoses problems with existing products and makes modifications and improvements as needed. Compile and evaluate product design and test data. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products. Working knowledge of statistical techniques in development such as Design of Experiments and SPC.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply basic engineering principles to perform routine design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation in support of manufacturing operations
• May prepare plans, conduct support studies, provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations
• Responsibilities are limited in scope
• Follow standard practices/procedures in analyzing situations or data
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Involved in the development of manufacturing process plans, test requirements, and manufacturing flow, and capacity plans. Review detail designs for manufacturability and producibility.

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field and 0+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• Specialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and robotics

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield