About Us

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for our self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will focus on ensuring our product designs are manufacturable, developing efficient production methods, working with vendors, and contributing to the quality and cost-effectiveness of our innovative rail solutions.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) considerations are integrated into product designs.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions for rail vehicle components and assemblies.
• Support the selection, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Participate in process validation activities and contribute to quality control initiatives to ensure product integrity.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and production ramp-up strategies.
• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing colleagues to ensure production requirements are met and optimized.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams on diverse projects, typically ranging from small (1-2) to medium (3-6) members.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements due to the research nature of the
• work and prioritized capability enhancements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel to support integration, demonstration, and customer engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail network.

About You

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or a related field (including academic projects or internships).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Fusion, or AutoCAD).
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Candidate should have a working knowledge of one or (ideally) multiple areas listed below:

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Machinery.
• Demonstrated experience working on project teams and collaborating with other engineering disciplines.

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 0-2 years' related work experience, or relevant academic projects/internships.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.

Schedule:

Full time, based in St. Louis, MO.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about manufacturing engineering and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!