Manufacturing Engineer

KMT Waterjet; Baxter Springs (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMT Waterjet is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting for our manufacturing facility in Baxter Springs, KS. This role requires leadership skills to direct the manufacturing team and ensure high performance through effective processes.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in CNC machining. The position demands proficiency in MS Office and CAD software.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing experience, including CNC machining and assembly.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing team.
• Ensure completion of machining optimization projects.
• Liaise with Engineering and Purchasing departments for effective resolutions.
• Determine manufacturing capabilities and third-party manufacturing needs.
• Conduct machine capability and workflow studies to drive improvements.

Skills

CNC machines familiarity

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Strong time management skills

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Accounting Manager will report to the Assistant Controller and play a key role in driving and providing accurate financial reporting for the largest manufacturing facility within the $450mm+ Shape Technologies Group. The position is located in Baxter Springs, KS near the Joplin, MO area.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing team and develop positive team dynamics to ensure high performance.
• Ensure new parts and machining optimization projects are completed by the required deadline, at a reasonable cost, and with a robust process to engineered tolerances.
• Acts as a liaison with the Engineering department to ensure effective resolution of issues as they relate to manufacturing, including Sustaining Engineering.
• Acts as a liaison with the Purchasing department to provide an effective resolution of cost‑saving issues as they relate to manufacturing.
• Works with the Engineering department by optimizing the design from a precision, manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and repeatability point of view.
• Defines manufacturing process for parts, including machine work centers, setup and run‑time estimates, as well as manufacturing SOPs.
• Determines internal manufacturing capabilities and decides whether a manufacturing process needs to be sent out to a third‑party manufacturer.
• Applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials while conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators to ensure parts are manufactured at an effective cost and to a high degree of precision and quality.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Conduct machine capability, floor space optimization, and workflow studies to drive improvements.
• Approve and process Engineering Changes and update routers to reflect ECs.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities for CNC programs, tooling, and set‑ups of CNC equipment on a continuous basis.
• Managing and tracking process improvements, alternate part routings and structures, and tool cost reduction projects.
• Provide daily machine shop support for problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Complete Capital Expenditure Requests for all manufacturing operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be familiar with all types of CNC machines, cutting tools, and raw materials.
• Thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must be able to multi‑task, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience in a similar engineering field.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience, including CNC machining and assembly.
• Proficient in MS Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD packages.