Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Agiliti; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Daily pay

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Agiliti in Hays (KS) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex manufacturing initiatives on an existing production line. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, capacity, automation, and cost improvements, while mentoring engineers and Operations partners.

You will drive Lean manufacturing and capital projects, design production systems, and guide cross-functional teams across automation and processes to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6–10+ years in manufacturing with complex improvement initiatives.
• Experience with data analysis, real-time metrics, Lean, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with automation and capital investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects with site-wide or multi-functional impact.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, quality, capacity, automation, and cost.
• Provide technical expertise in processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Lead root cause investigations for operational and quality issues.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Lead new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and capital projects.
• Evaluate equipment, automation, tooling, and process improvements.
• Establish manufacturing standards and mentor engineers and Operations teams.

Skills

Cross‑functional leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Automation experience

Production systems design

CAD/ERP/MES

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP

MES

Robotics/Automation tools

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Lead complex manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, capacity, automation, and cost performance. You will serve as a technical expert in manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and production systems while leading high-impact projects and mentoring engineers and Operations partners.

The role works with an existing production line.

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects with site-wide or multi-functional impact.
• Develop manufacturing strategies that improve efficiency, quality, capacity, automation, and cost.
• Provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and production systems.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant operational, quality, equipment, and productivity challenges.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Lead new product introductions, manufacturing readiness activities, capital projects, and large-scale implementations.
• Evaluate equipment, automation, tooling, facility, and process improvements.
• Establish manufacturing standards and metrics and mentor engineers and Operations teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 6 to 10 or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including complex manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Experience with advanced data analysis, real-time production metrics, root cause problem-solving, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving automation, equipment implementation, process controls, capital projects, capacity expansion, new product introduction, or operational transformation.
• Experience designing and optimizing production systems, tooling, fixtures, and process controls.
• Experience with CAD, ERP, MES, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to evaluate and implement advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging production technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and the company.

It is the policy of Agiliti to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws. In addition, Agiliti will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Agiliti strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who make good faith reports of alleged violations of this policy or who cooperate in Agiliti’s investigation of such reports. Affine Action Policy Statements

You may be required to obtain certain vaccinations, or provide proof of current vaccination status, based on customer and/or company requirements. If vaccination is required, Agiliti will provide specific directions and cover the expense at a participating clinic. Please note, this includes the COVID-19 vaccination.

Agiliti offers a robust suite of benefits for regular, full-time, non-union employees including: health insurance options for Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Short- and Long-Term Disability plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance Options, Paid Time Off, 401K Saving Plan with employer match, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Daily Pay program, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.

Agiliti is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants consistent with state and federal law.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact [e-mail].

Primary Job Location:

Hays KS Branch

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company

Agiliti

Location City

Hays

Location State

Kansas