Top 13 Manufacturing test engineer Jobs in Grain Valley, Mo

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Progress Rail —Independence, MO
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Manufacturing Engineer
Smiths Interconnect —Kansas City, MO
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- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Engineer Technician - Automation Controls
Winchester Ammunition —Independence, MO
- $84,000 - $96,900 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Engineer-Relocation available
Kansas City National Security Campus —Kansas City, MO
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quality Engineer II
Kansas City National Security Campus —Kansas City, MO
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
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- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Sr Quality Engineer
Kansas City National Security Campus —Kansas City, MO
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Product Engineer
Smiths Interconnect —Kansas City, MO
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Mid-level
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Polytainers, Inc. —Lee's Summit, MO
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Paid parental leave
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Test Engineer

Progress Rail -
Independence, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Stress testing simulations
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Technical documentation
Computer hardware
Version control systems
Managing projects
Document version tracking
Electrical reliability testing
Defect tracking tools
Engineering environmental testing
Stress Testing
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Purpose

Progress Rail is seeking a Test Engineer to lead test development and execution across both legacy systems and next-generation hardware, embedded firmware, and application software. This role partners with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to define and implement robust test strategies for product characterization, verification/validation, and production testing of printed circuit assemblies, modules, and systems used in rail signaling and communications products. The Test Engineer will serve as a technical liaison at the manufacturing site, ensuring test readiness, uptime, quality, and continuous improvement activities align with business objectives.

Req ID

11930BR

City

Independence

State:

Missouri

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Define test strategy and testability requirements early in product development to support quality, manufacturability, and productivity goals.
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, scripts, and procedures for embedded systems, firmware, and production test environments.
Design, develop, implement, and document manual and automated test programs, fixtures, and setups for the manufacturing team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to align requirements, schedules, and test coverage.
Manage day-to-day manufacturing test concerns to maintain uptime and resolve line-impacting issues quickly.
Provide troubleshooting, recurring issue detection, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for test failures and yield losses.
Analyze test data and trends to improve coverage, yield, and process capability, drive prevention of manufacturing test escapes.
Support verification and validation activities, including functional, regression, and environmental stress screening (temperature, humidity, vibration/shock, etc.).
Create and maintain work instructions, test standards, and test fixture revisions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving and statistical tools.

Education / Training

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

5+ years of relevant engineering experience in electronics, embedded systems, or manufacturing test.
Hands-on experience with test verification and validation planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.
Experience developing test solutions using one or more of the following programs: LabVIEW, Lab Windows/CVI, ANSI C/C++, Python, or similar test automation/scripting tools.
Experience in PCBA/electro-mechanical product test processes, including fixture development and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware-software interaction.
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause investigations independently.
Experience with version control and defect tracking systems.
Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with Design for Test (DFT) methodologies and implementation.
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve engineering productivity, analysis, or documentation quality.
Familiarity with QNX and Windows-based development/test environments.
Experience with environmental stress and pre-screen testing methods (temperature, humidity, shock / vibration, etc.).
Experience in ISO 9001-compliant environments.
Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Independence, MO PRIIS - 287

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