Academic Worker - Manufacturing Engineering

Kansas Ag Connection; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Ag Connection in Dodge City seeks an Academic Worker in Manufacturing Engineering for a temporary role aimed at supporting the Engineering department's mission of Operational Excellence. Responsibilities include assisting in the digitalization of technical assets, standardizing engineering documentation, and maintaining critical site drawings. Applicants should be enrolled at Missouri Western State University and have completed at least one year in a relevant field. Flexibility in schedule is offered and all work is on-site at Elwood, KS manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education in a relevant technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD software and technical drafting principles.
• Basic understanding of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Support the digitalization of engineering drawings.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drawing management.
• Manage and update Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ensure engineering records and technical files are maintained according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD software

Technical drafting principles

Strong analysis and problem-assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Currently attending Missouri Western State University

Completed at least one year of study in Engineering, Drafting, or related technical field

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Academic Worker - Manufacturing Engineering #### Location:, , , #### Company: #### Industry Sector: #### Industry Type: #### Career Type: #### Job Type:Part Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A #### Salary: ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Engineering **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.×## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on . Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Academic Worker - Manufacturing Engineering| Number of Years Experience: | | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!** **As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.** **At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.** **Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!** Your Role: Academic Worker - Manufacturing Engineering The primary purpose of this position is to support the Engineering department in the capacity of Elanco's vision for Operational Excellence. The Academic Worker will assist in the digitalization of technical assets, the standardization of engineering documentation, and the maintenance of critical site drawings. This role offers a comprehensive introduction to the pharmaceutical engineering environment, providing the individual with regular interface across various levels of the manufacturing and facilities organization. **The Academic Worker will be responsible for assisting in:** * Digital Asset Management: Supporting the digitalization and consolidation of engineering drawings within the Meridian platform to ensure data integrity.* SOP Development: Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drawing management to establish consistent site-wide standards.* P&ID Maintenance: Managing and updating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), including redlining and executing drafting updates.* Technical Documentation: Ensuring all engineering records and technical files are maintained according to regulatory and site requirements. Managing engineering records, project files, and technical documentation while assisting with project coordination, scheduling, milestone tracking, and preparing presentations and reports.* Engineering Operations Support: Accelerating workflows by processing purchase orders, creating and managing spreadsheets and documentation, scheduling meetings, maintaining inventory of supplies, and performing other administrative tasks. **ROLE DURATION & TERMS:** * Duration: This is a temporary, paid position lasting between 3 to 6 months, depending on site needs.* Schedule: Flexible* Placement: Please note that this role is for a fixed term and carries no guarantee of permanent job placement at the conclusion of the assignment.* KEY OBJECTIVES / DELIVERABLES:* Successfully migrate and consolidate site engineering drawings into the Meridian platform.* Ensure all P&ID updates are drafted accurately to reflect "as-built" conditions through effective redlining processes.* Establish clear, compliant SOPs for future drawing management and revision control.* Maintain high standards of technical data accuracy to drive engineering efficiency. **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIREMENTS:** * Currently attending Missouri Western State University.* Successfully completed at least one year of study in Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical field.* Demonstrated knowledge of CAD software and technical drafting principles. **ADDITIONAL SKILLS / PREFERENCES - DESIRED EXPERIENCE:** * Basic understanding of GDP (Good Documentation Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).* Strong analysis and problem-assessment skills.* Excellent communication (oral and written) for documenting SOPs and presenting project progress.* High quality orientation and attention to detail.* Interest in the Life Science industry or Operational Excellence (OpEx) methodologies. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:** * Location: Elwood, KS Manufacturing Site (On-site). Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 05/13/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || --- | --- || Elanco Elwood, Kansas | Elanco Elwood, Kansas || Cargill, Inc Dodge City, Kansas | |