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Manufacturing Development Engineer

National Cart Co.
Charles, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

As an essential business, National Cart Company manufactures industrial metal products used by Fortune 500 companies-think grocery stocking carts, distribution center carts, and cart corrals. The work here has a direct impact on products that millions of people rely on every day.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our team. This role is focused on all aspects of bringing design concepts to reality. You will use 3D models to create physical representations of various metal cart and material handling solutions. 

Associate Benefits at National Cart Company:
At National Cart Company, we offer benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Incentive Program: We reward your hard work with a monthly or quarterly bonus that shows our commitment to valuing your contributions.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance Support: We cover most of your health insurance premiums, making it easier to stay protected and focused on what matters. We offer three different plan designs to fit your needs.
  • Cart Cash Program: Our 'Cart Cash' program grows with your seniority and helps cover group insurance such as dental, vision, and disability.
  • Fully Covered Life Insurance: Get added peace of mind with fully covered life insurance that helps protect your future, as well as the future of your loved ones.
  • 401(k) Matching: Take advantage of our $1-for-$1 401(k) match up to 5% - starting after 60 days and fully vested after one year - to help you build a solid financial future.
  • Annual Profit-Sharing: Share in annual profit-sharing that rewards team success and helps you invest in your future.
  • Parental Leave: Welcome new family members with one full week of paid parental leave, giving you time to bond and celebrate.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow with us as part of the National Cart family, with exciting pathways to advance your career and build a legacy.
  • Cross-Training Opportunities: Build new skills through cross-training that boosts your confidence, strengthens your abilities, and prepares you for future opportunities.
  • Team-Building Activities: Build stronger connections with your team through engaging events that encourage collaboration and teamwork.
  • Casual Dress Environment: Work comfortably and express your personal style with a relaxed and casual dress code.
  • Shift Differentials: At National Cart Company, we know that working non-standard hours shows incredible dedication, and we're excited to reward that commitment with our Shift Differential Program! This program is designed to boost your earnings when you work those essential 2nd or 3rd shifts, making your hard work even more rewarding.
  • Seniority Awards: At National Cart Company, we cherish the dedication and loyalty of our Associates. Our Service Awards Program is designed to honor your commitment with cash rewards that grow as your tenure with us does. Thank you for being part of the NCC family!
  • AND MORE....
At National Cart, we're more than a workplace-we're a family that values your dedication, supports your growth, and celebrates your life's moments, big and small.

Required skills:

  • Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 
  • Previous experience in product development.
  • Industry-specific product experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.
  • Experience with 3D modeling software.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Must be dependable and able to work extended hours before and after shifts.
  • Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; can accurately define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Has excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Must be flexible, assertive, stress tolerant, and optimistic.
  • Must have strong bias for action and generating results.

The role requires the ability to:

  • Balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and reaches to work overhead.
  • Pushes/pulls fabrication materials and components by hand and/or with material handling equipment.
  • Sits and stands for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks.
  • Operates a computer extensively daily.
  • Requires visual acuity to access details (I.e., office equipment, email, invoices, etc.)
  • Requires communication skills so ideas and instructions can be given clearly and/or quickly and understood.
  • Requires the ability to distinguish between speech, machinery, and other sounds to understand instructions and/or directions.

If this is you, please apply to join our team today!

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