Manufacturing Engineer - Lansing Area
The Pivot Group · Lansing, KS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $70k–$109k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at The Pivot Group (industrial) in Lansing, KS.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause, Time studies
- Base pay
- $70k–$109k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Kansas: typical posted base $76k–$116k. This one lists $70k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 27 manufacturing engineer openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Kansas.
- Base pay
- About 7% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$116k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- Team leadership 37%
- Six Sigma 33%
- CATIA / NX 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at The Pivot Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from The Pivot GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Design and implement manufacturing processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- ◆Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process flows.
- ◆Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
- ◆Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
- ◆Conduct time studies and develop standard work procedures.
- ◆Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes.
Recommended
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on process improvement and optimization.
- ✓Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing and analyzing manufacturing layouts and tooling.
- ✓Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience implementing methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- ✓Demonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Bonus
Qualifications
- ✓Additional certifications or training
Job Titles That Should Apply
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Lean Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Product Manufacturing Engineer
Why The Pivot Group Network
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Required Skills
- ✓Resume
- ✓5S
- ✓Offers
- ✓Kaizen
- ✓Support
- ✓Lean Manufacturing
- ✓Industrial Engineering
- ✓Root Cause Analysis
- ✓ROOT
- ✓Operations
- ✓Analysis
- ✓Salary
- ✓Hiring
- ✓Partnerships
- ✓Corrective Actions
- ✓SolidWorks
- ✓Recruiting
- ✓Process Improvement
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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer | Lansing, MI
Salary Package
$ 70,000.00 - 109,000.00 (US Dollar)