Manufacturing Engineer

Koch; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Kansas City, Missouri site. This role focuses on introducing new product designs into production, developing manufacturing methods, and leveraging PFMEA and control plans to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will lead multiple NPI projects, collaborate with Design and Application Engineering, and implement lean production practices including 5S while guiding cross‑functional teams toward on‑time delivery and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience including project management.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Creo, tooling design, and mechanical/electrical assembly and process design/documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS9100 structure and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive programs and complete projects to improve operational metrics (COPQ, VAVE, Inventory, OTD).
• Prepare product cost estimates including labor and tooling; coordinate with material costs.
• Work with Design and Application Engineering on manufacturability; develop PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation and tooling for new products within schedule and budget.
• Estimate/develop process and equipment instructions, routings and procedures.
• Manage multiple new product introduction projects simultaneously.
• Interface with departments to address issues; review drawing and process documentation.
• Keep current with manufacturing tech and equipment; explore new technology and applications.
• Conduct capability and time studies; implement lean principles including 5S.
• Train Manufacturing personnel on continuous improvement tools and programs.
• Drive programs to improve environmental and safety performance; comply with EHS programs.

Skills

Project management

SolidWorks/Creo

Tooling design

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Process design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

Job description

Job Summary

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our location in Kansas City, Missouri.

Our Team

Performs engineering / technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles. Introduces new product designs into production. Designs, documents, trains and implements manufacturing methods, processes, tools, fixtures and equipment that support product quality and quantity goals and objectives.

What You Will Do

• Drive programs and complete projects to improve operational key metrics. COPQ, VAVE, Inventory and OTD.


• Prepare product costs estimates including labor and tooling, coordinating with other departments for material costs.


• Works with Design and Application Engineering on product design for manufacturability, developing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.


• Designs and implements manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation and tooling for new products within schedule and budgetary parameters. Monitors and debugs methods and procedures to ensure productivity efficiencies and quality requirements.


• Estimates / Develops process and equipment instructions, routings and procedures.


• Manages multiple new product introduction projects simultaneously.


• Interfaces with other departments to address and resolve issues. Reviews and recommends changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation.


• Keeps current with manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical


• Conducts capability and time studies


• Implements lean principles in production including 5S


• Conducts training to Manufacturing personnel on continuous improvement tools, techniques, and programs


• Drives programs and completes projects to improve environmental and safety performance


• Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related. 3-5 years manufacturing experience including project management, SolidWorks or Creo, tooling design, mechanical and electrical assembly and process design and documentation.


• Knowledge of mechanical principles, electrical / mechanical layout, machining practices and strong computer skills


• Experience with 3-D printers


• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, strong interpersonal skills and training abilities


• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS9100 structure and requirements


• Proficiency w/tools such as 5S, PFMEA, DMAIC, Control Plans, DOE and PPAP etc.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission‑critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high‑reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high‑reliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical


• dental


• vision


• flexible spending and health savings accounts


• life insurance


• ADD


• disability


• retirement


• paid vacation/time off


• educational assistance


• infertility assistance


• paid parental leave


• adoption assistance

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).