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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Wichita, KS, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead and improve manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Process Development & Continuous Improvement)

Builds

Production equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation systems, and optimized manufacturing processes

Domain

Manufacturing (HVAC, aerospace, automotive, medical, defense)

Required skills

Process development, root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, equipment specification, capital project management, statistical problem solving, engineering documentation

Preferred skills

HVAC manufacturing experience, automation/robotics expertise, CNC machining knowledge, Lean Six Sigma certification

Technologies

CNC machining, robotics, automation systems, production equipment

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures; Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues; Specify and validate production equipment, tooling, and automation; Mentor junior manufacturing engineers; Partner with Quality Engineering on audits, PFMEAs, and process validation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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