Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Innovator Onsite

Great Western Manufacturing Pty Ltd; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Manufacturing seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Leavenworth, Kansas, to design, implement, and improve production processes for safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to support new products, resolve issues, and drive plant performance while applying Lean and Six Sigma principles. This is an on-site, full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, tooling, and production systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and production systems.
• Analyze workflows, equipment, labor utilization, and material flow to improve efficiency.
• Lead process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to support new products, resolve production issues, and improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and Purchasing on manufacturing capabilities, tooling, equipment, and specifications.
• Develop production standards, routings, SOPs, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, labor requirements, production capacity, and cycle times to support planning and decision-making.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles to drive operational excellence.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production startup activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Process optimization

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Great Western Manufacturing seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Leavenworth, Kansas, to design, implement, and improve production processes for safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to support new products, resolve issues, and drive plant performance while applying Lean and Six Sigma principles. This is an on-site, full-time role with growth opportunities.