Manufacturing Engineer – Wire Harness & Lean Manufacturing

GML Industries; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GML Industries, a manufacturer of precision wire harnesses and electromechanical solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead Lean and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.

You will design processes, lead Kaizen events, develop labor standards, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to optimize throughput and cost. A strong Lean background and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, control panels, electromechanical assembly or similar manufacturing.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading Kaizen projects and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing DFT (Demand Flow Technology) and TPS (Toyota Production Systems) methodologies.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling and fixtures
• Drive Kaizen events, 5S, TPS, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and waste elimination
• Develop labor standards, manufacturing routings, and production documentation
• Improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing throughput
• Support new product introductions from prototype through production
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales
• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and support customer quotations using Cableteque software
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor coaching teams and implementing improvements

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

TPS

5S

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cableteque

Odoo ERP

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Job description

Company Description

GML Industries manufactures precision wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electromechanical solutions for OEMs across a wide range of industries. The organization focuses on high-quality, reliable products that support complex manufacturing and industrial applications. Team members collaborate closely with customers to meet demanding specifications and performance requirements. This environment offers manufacturing professionals opportunities to work with specialized processes, advanced equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing DFT (Demand Flow Technology) and TPS (Toyota Production Systems) methodologies.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling and fixtures
• Drive Kaizen events, 5S, TPS, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and waste elimination
• Develop labor standards, manufacturing routings, and production documentation
• Improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing throughput
• Support new product introductions from prototype through production
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales
• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and support customer quotations using Cableteque software
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor coaching teams and implementing improvements

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, control panels, electromechanical assembly or similar manufacturing
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience leading Kaizen projects and process improvement initiatives
• Excellent analytical, communication and project management skills

Preferred

Experience with:

• Wire harness manufacturing
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Lean Manufacturing, TPS, 5S, Kanban, DFT
• PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, SPC
• Odoo or Global Shop Solutions ERP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Why Join GML Industries?

You’ll play a key role in transforming a growing manufacturing organization while working alongside experienced leaders committed to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

This position offers:

• Significant impact on company performance
• High level of autonomy
• Opportunity to lead plant-wide improvements
• Professional growth in a growing company
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you’re a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with experience in wire harness or electromechanical manufacturing and a passion for Lean Manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.