Manufacturing Project Engineer at Ducommun

Location: Joplin, Missouri
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Description

Ducommun, founded in 1849 and now a global leader in manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer. This role involves contributing to program and engineering expertise, optimizing operational efficiency, analyzing workstation designs for ergonomics, managing costs, controlling inventory, developing work simplification methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met. The engineer will also handle hazardous waste responsibly.

Required Skills

Design
Development
Operational Methods
Work Standards
Cost Reduction
Floor Space Optimization
Materials Optimization
Personnel Optimization
Equipment Optimization
Ergonomic Compliance Analysis
Cost Control
Inventory Control
Production Record-Keeping Systems
Work Simplification Methods
Job Aids
Customer Requirements
Hazardous Waste Management

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Program and engineering expertise.
Ability to establish operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques.
Experience in analyzing existing operations and proposing cost-justified improvements.
Proficiency in optimizing use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
Knowledge of ergonomic compliance analysis.
Expertise in conducting studies related to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record-keeping systems.
Ability to develop work simplification methods and job aids.
Strong collaboration skills with engineering, purchasing, and contract management to establish production layouts and procedures meeting customer requirements.
Flexibility to perform design on special projects.
Responsibility for proper handling and management of hazardous waste.