Manufacturing Engineer - Central Kansas (Wichita area)

Ag 1 Source is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing team in Central Kansas. (Wichita, KS area) This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and refine manufacturing processes while contributing to a dynamic, people-centered work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within a thriving organization.
Hands-on leadership role in driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with direct impact on organizational success.

What you will be doing:

Process Planning: Evaluate and refine process capabilities to ensure competitiveness and productivity, implementing improvements as needed.
Process Control: Maintain and optimize processes to meet and exceed customer specifications, identifying opportunities for fine-tuning.
Process Programming: Provide expertise, coaching, and training for CNC programming to support efficient manufacturing operations.
Process Tooling & Gauging: Design and recommend tooling and gauging solutions to facilitate process improvements and support new product development.
Process Routings & BOMs: Maintain accurate process routings, rates, and bills of materials to ensure operational precision.
Quoting: Develop process quotes, including bills of material and labor estimations.
Capital Improvements: Recommend and support capital improvement initiatives, including justification, installation, and project management.
Engineering Project Management: Assist the engineering manager with design, drafting, and overflow projects as needed.
Safety: Promote a safe work environment by addressing safety concerns and fostering a zero-accident culture.

A successful candidate for this Manufacturing Engineer position will possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
CNC programming experience (preferred).
Experience with manufacturing processes such as fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly.
Strong coaching, leadership, and communication skills.
High personal integrity and a strong sense of organization.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate shop tools
Familiarity with quality control methodologies and manufacturing principles.
Project management experience with a proven ability to meet timelines and budgets.

Compensation: Highly competitive and based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday schedule.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Professional development and training opportunities.

Desired Location: Wichita, Kansas area.

Primary Responsibility: Establish and refine process planning and control by providing leadership and technical support to develop a productive, people-centered work environment focused on continuous improvement.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Manufacturing Engineer job.