Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Koch; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Wichita, KS to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and support global initiatives. This role involves cross-functional coordination, process simulation, and capital equipment acquisition aimed at driving best practices and continuous improvements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous manufacturing experience in engineering, project management, automation.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce costs through lean and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement standard machine controls and automation.
• Lead capital equipment acquisition and training of cross-functional groups.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

8 years of relevant experience as a Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Tools

2D Modeling Software

3D Modeling Software

PowerBI

CAM/CAD Software

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Your Job

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Your Job

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support operational efforts to advance our international goals and global initiatives. Specifically, to develop cross-functional coordination among multiple manufacturing sites with respect to simulation development, machine design, connectivity and standardized control platforms. Improve operational efficiencies using process simulation and advanced lean tools. This role will also be responsible for global capital equipment acquisition including scope of work development, financial justification, vendor qualification, approvals, and implementation.

This role can be positioned in Wichita, KS or Tulsa, OK.

What You Will Do

• Improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce costs through lean and continuous improvement
• Drive best practices and global standards through continuous improvement projects
• Design and implementation of standard machine controls, automation and digital transformation
• Provide training to cross-functional groups and lead process improvement teams on a global scale
• Lead product development projects and coordinate multiple manufacturing site capabilities
• Lead capital equipment projects
• 25-50% of travel required including global travel
  
  
  

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements (Basic Qualifications):

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering OR 8 years of relevant experience as a Manufacturing Controls Engineer.
• Previous manufacturing experience including engineering, capital equipment, project management, automation, continuous improvement, cost reduction, or quality.
• Previous experience in the following environments: machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, heavy fabrication, and assembly.
• Strong communication and team building skills.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering field
• Machine Controls and Programming Experience
• Process Simulation Development Experience
• Experience leading initiatives within a Lean Manufacturing environment to develop and execute continuous improvement efforts
• Project Management Experience
• Robotic Programming Experience
• Experience using 2D and 3D modeling software
• Experience using PowerBI
• Experience using CAM/CAD software Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
  
  
  

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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

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

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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