Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize Production & Flow

Airxcel, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airxcel, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain the efficiency of production equipment and processes to manufacture high quality products in a repeatable, cost‑effective manner.

The role requires evaluating processes, planning workflow and layouts, and supporting cost estimates, schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or related field.
• 1–3 years related experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; conferring with equipment vendors; observing operators.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provide manufacturing cost estimates by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules.
• Implement changes to reduce costs and improve products using fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment.
• Support, cost estimate, and document all engineering changes; participate in meetings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Technical drawings

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Microsoft Project

Infor XA

AS400

CNC Programming

Job description

Airxcel, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain the efficiency of production equipment and processes to manufacture high quality products in a repeatable, cost‑effective manner.

The role requires evaluating processes, planning workflow and layouts, and supporting cost estimates, schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred.