Manufacturing Engineering Leader — Process Improvement & NPI

Leading Technology Composites, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor in Wichita, KS to lead a team of engineers and process specialists focused on improving production processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Demonstrated success managing engineering teams in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and process specialists.
• Oversee process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing flow.
• Coordinate engineering support for production, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, program management) on initiatives and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure engineering documentation, work instructions, and process standards are accurate and updated.
• Support new product or process introductions by planning resources, validating processes, and ensuring readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Leading Technology Composites, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor in Wichita, KS to lead a team of engineers and process specialists focused on improving production processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in an on-site environment.