Engineering Jobs in Saint Clair, MO

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you driven by innovation and passionate about bringing great ideas to life? As a Product Manager at Children's Factory, you'll lead the charge in transforming creative concepts into real-world products that delight and inspire. From the first spark of an idea to the moment it reaches our customers, you'll play a central role in shaping product strategy, guiding development, and ensuring every launch is a success.

This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves solving complex challenges. If you're energized by market trends, cross-functional teamwork, and creating products that make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As our Product Manager, you will:

• Lead & Strategize: Drive the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, developing and executing product plans that align with company goals.
• Research & Analyze: Conduct market research, consumer needs analysis, and competitive assessments to identify opportunities and guide decision-making.
• Collaborate & Coordinate: Partner with Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment, efficiency, and excellence throughout the product development process.
• Innovate & Differentiate: Evaluate competitor offerings and market trends to develop innovative products and strong value propositions.
• Execute & Deliver: Oversee timelines, resources, and priorities to ensure successful on-time, on-budget launches.
• Price & Position: Develop pricing and positioning strategies that reflect customer insights and business objectives.
• Support the Lifecycle: Monitor product performance, support ongoing improvements, and contribute to SKU rationalization and portfolio management efforts.

Every day, you'll have the chance to collaborate with passionate teams, drive meaningful projects, and bring products to market that make an impact in classrooms, playrooms, and learning environments around the world.

ABOUT YOU:

You're the right candidate if you:

• Lead with purpose: You're a natural collaborator who brings cross-functional teams together to achieve shared goals.
• Think strategically & act decisively: You can see the big picture while managing the details that make a product successful.
• Communicate clearly & effectively: You excel at connecting ideas, insights, and people through exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Balance creativity & analysis: You combine creative problem-solving with data-driven decision-making to create products that delight customers and drive results.
• Stay curious & adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, continuously learning, innovating, and improving.
• Have customer empathy: You understand customer needs deeply and are committed to developing solutions that truly make a difference.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a product management or associate product management role, with success overseeing the full product lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management tools such as or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team: We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career: We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact: Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
• 12 Paid Holidays: Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
• Generous PTO Accrual: Because work-life balance matters.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families.
• Volunteer Time Off: Give back to the community while getting paid.
• Generous 401(k) Company Match: Helping you plan for your future.
• Educational Assistance: Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.