Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Home Comfort Group; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Travel opportunities

Health coverage

401(k) with generous matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

BOSCH-HC in Wichita, KS seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. You will partner across design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to support NPI and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of production engineering experience, proficiency with engineering drawings, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.
• Proven experience leading process improvements and technical projects.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Leadership: Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including process development, tooling, and production readiness.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Solving: Serve as a technical authority for manufacturing methods, equipment, and materials.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues (e.g., scrap, rework, downtime).
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Equipment, Tooling, & Automation: Specify, design, or validate production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation.
• Lead Capital projects from concept through installation, qualification, and handoff.
• Ensure equipment capability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, PFMEAs, control plans, and process qualification / validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to company, customer, and industry standards.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to provide hands-on support and rapid response to production initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
• Mentor and guide Junior level manufacturing engineers
• Provide technical input to management on manufacturing strategy and operational decisions.
• Maintain professionalism with respectful communication, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Tools

Automation

Robotics

CNC machining

Job description

“Build your best future with BOSCH-HC.” Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role provides technical leadership for process development, production support, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Leadership

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including process development, tooling, and production readiness.

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving

• Serve as a technical authority for manufacturing methods, equipment, and materials.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues (e.g., scrap, rework, downtime).
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Equipment, Tooling, & Automation

• Specify, design, or validate production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation.
• Lead Capital projects form concept through installation, qualification, and handoff.
• Ensure equipment capability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, PFMEAs, control plans, and process qualification / validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to company, customer, and industry standards.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to provide hands-on support and rapid response to production initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
• Mentor and guide Junior level manufacturing engineers
• Provide technical input to management on manufacturing strategy and operational decisions.
• Maintain professionalism with respectful communication, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.
• Proven experience leading process improvements and technical projects.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Exposure to HVAC manufacturing or regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical, or defense).
• Experience with automation, robotics, CNC machining, assembly lines, and complex manufacturing systems.
• Lean Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification.
• Leadership and technical mentoring.
• Structured problem solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Manufacturing production floor environment.
• Collaboration with production floor personnel, design, and leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required.

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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