Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Who will you be working with? As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to support manufacturing excellence and operational performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Supply Chain, Finance, and Leadership teams to drive process improvements, support new product introductions, and implement capital projects. You will also interact regularly with equipment suppliers, contractors, system integrators, and other external partners to support equipment installations, automation initiatives, and production improvements. How will you make the difference As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across our manufacturing operations. You will identify and implement process improvements, optimize production flow, support equipment reliability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help drive successful new product launches, improve manufacturing efficiency, support automation projects, and ensure accurate manufacturing data and production processes. Through collaboration and technical leadership, you will help create innovative solutions that enhance operational performance and support long-term business growth. 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120 Monday – Friday What we want to know about you: Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.) Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2-4 years of Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA/PFMEA, Gemba activities, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, SMED, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficiency with CAD software including Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms. Knowledge of tooling design, machine design, manufacturing processes, and production improvement techniques. Working knowledge of machining practices including conventional and CNC machining, robotics, metal forming, metallurgy, and assembly operations. Experience developing labor standards, optimizing plant layouts, and improving manufacturing processes. Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup. Experience with industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience working with vendors, contractors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators. What will your typical day look like? Manufacturing & Process Improvement: Optimize facility layouts, production flow, machine operations, tooling, and manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Support daily production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, developing corrective actions, and implementing sustainable improvements. Develop, document, and maintain standard work, labor standards, manufacturing procedures, and process controls. Evaluate machine performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency while identifying opportunities for improvement. Analyze production and operational data to identify trends, improve perform…

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