Manufacturing Engineer
Smiths Group · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Smiths Group (industrial) in Kansas City, MO. Designs, documents, trains and implements manufacturing methods, processes, tools, fixtures and equipment that support product quality and quantity goals and objectives.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Control plans
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$121k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 50%
- ✓ New product launch 43%
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, DMAIC, PPAP, DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Smiths Group
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 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
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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.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Drive programs and complete projects to improve operational key metrics. COPQ, VAVE, Inventory and OTD.
- ◆Prepare product costs estimates including labor and tooling, coordinating with other departments for material costs.
- ◆Works with Design and Application Engineering on product design for manufacturability, developing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.
- ◆Designs and implements manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation and tooling for new products within schedule and budgetary parameters. Monitors and debugs methods and procedures to ensure productivity efficiencies and quality requirements.
- ◆Estimates / Develops process and equipment instructions, routings and procedures.
- ◆Manages multiple new product introduction projects simultaneously.
- ◆Interfaces with other departments to address and resolve issues. Reviews and recommends changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation.
- ◆Keeps current with manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical
- ◆Conducts capability and time studies
- ◆Implements lean principles in production including 5S
- ◆Conducts training to Manufacturing personnel on continuous improvement tools, techniques, and programs
- ◆Drives programs and completes projects to improve environmental and safety performance
- ◆Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
requirements
- ✓Proficiency w/tools such as 5S, PFMEA, DMAIC, Control Plans, DOE and PPAP etc.
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Job Purpose
Performs engineering / technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles. Introduces new product designs into production. Designs, documents, trains and implements manufacturing methods, processes, tools, fixtures and equipment that support product quality and quantity goals and objectives.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be US Citizen or Permanant Resident
- •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related. 3-5 years manufacturing experience including project management, SolidWorks or Creo, tooling design, mechanical and electrical assembly and process design and documentation.
- •Knowledge of mechanical principles, electrical / mechanical layout, machining practices and strong computer skills
- •Experience with 3-D printers
- •Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, strong interpersonal skills and training abilities
- •Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS9100 structure and