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Team Leader - Technology

Schaeffler
Joplin, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot technical issues, coordinate technical support, and develop improvements to boost manufacturing efficiency.
  • Report activity status through SFM and JFM boards, escalating issues as needed.
  • Provide technical support and training to production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
  • Define root causes and implement lasting solutions using appropriate problem-solving methodologies.
  • Develop job instructions, visual aids, troubleshooting guides, and documentation of lessons learned.
  • Support new product launches and programs with technical expertise and training plans.
  • Manage large capital, equipment, tool, cost-saving, and quality improvement projects.
  • Oversee process development, including innovation and design of experiments.
  • Ensure safety compliance, housekeeping, and adherence to 5S standards within your area.
  • Specify new equipment requirements for capacity expansions and product launches.
  • Create investment concepts and manage quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) analysis.

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics
  • At least 5 years experience in grinding processes within the bearing industry and full understanding of related manufacturing processes
  • Proven leadership skills to build high-performing teams and drive project execution
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and implement new machining technologies
  • Strong decision-making capabilities based on cost analysis and calculations
  • Proficient in English, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, and familiar with advanced quality planning techniques such as FMEA and statistical process control
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a goal-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Jason Gould

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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