Brooksource
Brooksource

Operation Excellence Engineer

Missouri, MO, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 10 hours ago
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Contract Independent
On-site
$60.00 - $70.00/hr
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Skills

  • Marketing Operations
  • Process Optimization
  • Technical Training
  • Documentation
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • System Documentation
  • Data Structure
  • Decision-making
  • Lean Methodology
  • Collaboration
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Six Sigma
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • KPI
  • Dashboard
  • Performance Metrics
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Organizational Skills
  • Management
  • Semiconductor Fabrication
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
  • SAP BASIS
  • Military
  • FSA
  • Financial Services
  • Legal
  • Coaching
  • Market Analysis
  • Law

Summary

Operational Excellence Engineer

Location: Columbia, MO

Work Arrangement: Onsite (40 hours)

Employment Type: 6-12 month contract (likely to hire)

Paid: $60-70/hr

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to support a highly technical, proprietary manufacturing operation in Columbia, Missouri. This individual will serve as a critical bridge between engineering, manufacturing operations, and the technician workforce, helping transform production data and technical insights into actionable improvements across the operation.

The manufacturing process is highly specialized and proprietary, so prior experience with this exact technology is not expected. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a strong foundation in continuous improvement, Lean principles, operational data, process optimization, and technical training.

This is an opportunity to step into a unique operation where you can have a meaningful impact on how the organization measures performance, identifies systemic issues, trains its workforce, and improves day-to-day execution.

What You'll Do
  • Analyze 24-hour production performance and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and systemic issues.
  • Develop a more structured and scalable training program for technicians operating within a highly complex manufacturing process.
  • Modernize outdated training content and documentation to make technical information easier for new technicians to understand and apply.
  • Establish processes that improve knowledge transfer from experienced employees and engineers to newer technicians.
  • Support quick troubleshooting and escalation by helping identify when an issue is an isolated event versus a systemic operational problem.
  • Help reduce the amount of engineering time spent responding to recurring operator needs by developing better systems, documentation, and standard work.
  • Evaluate existing procedures, work instructions, and training materials for effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Participate in daily tier meetings and help translate production and engineering information into actionable operational priorities.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful production reports, dashboards, metrics, and data structures that enable better decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, increase efficiency, and improve operational consistency.
  • Partner closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify recurring issues and drive sustainable solutions.
  • Serve as a bridge between engineers who maintain the equipment/process and technicians responsible for day-to-day operation.
  • Lead or support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate across functions to implement and sustain improvements.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a highly technical industrial environment.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
  • Experience developing reports, KPIs, dashboards, or other production performance metrics.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both engineers and operators/technicians.
  • Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, training materials, or standardized work is highly desirable.
  • Ability to understand complex technical processes and translate them into clear, usable information.
  • Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and engaging with production personnel.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple improvement opportunities simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments is beneficial:
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Highly automated manufacturing
  • Vacuum coating processes
  • Films, coatings, plastics, or polymers
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Other highly technical or complex production environments

Experience with the specific proprietary barrier-film or vacuum technology is not required.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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