Manufacturing Engineer
Viega · McPherson KS, KS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $73k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Viega (industrial) in McPherson KS, KS. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer partners with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues or tool life concerns, recommending modifications or enhancements to improve overall production effectiveness.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, GD&T, Automation
- Base pay
- $73k–$95k
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 $73k–$95k.
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 13% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ 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 GD&T, 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
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Viega
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
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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.
This plant: Viega in McPherson KS
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
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Responsibilities
include performing detailed calculations to define exact dimensions, selecting appropriate materials, and estimating costs. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer partners with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues or tool life concerns, recommending modifications or enhancements to improve overall production effectiveness.
What You'll Do
- ◆Troubleshoot new or existing production problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
- ◆Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
- ◆Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
- ◆Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
- ◆Work with suppliers to help ensure successful completion of manufacturing projects.
- ◆Design tooling for metal tube forming using provided computer programs.
- ◆Review current tooling specifications and suggest improvements.
- ◆Interaction with manufacturing, maintenance, tool vendors, quality and other department supervisors or managers to solve and correct existing and expected manufacturing problems.
- ◆Train other tooling employees as necessary.
- ◆Understand and implement change control and inventory management as necessary
- ◆Investigate sources of non-conforming materials.
Education, Certification/License & Work Experience
- ✓B.S. Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of work experience
- ✓2+ years related experience
OR
- ✓Master’s Degree
Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the
qualifications
section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.
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Job-ID: 17897; Location(s): McPherson KS
Job description summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and improving manufacturing systems and processes to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency through technical expertise and continuous improvement methods. This role involves the design of a wide range of tools in alignment with standard tool configurations, including cutting and forming tools. The engineer interprets drawings and specifications, collaborating with manufacturing personnel to determine optimal solutions.
Other
- •Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
- •Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
- •Communicates and gives input regarding performance evaluations.
Special Job Dimensions
- •Some travel will be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- •Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and Technology
- •Knowledge of Practical application of Engineering principles/ techniques/ procedures to tool design and Cold Forming Operations and Automation Processing
- •Knowledge of Design techniques (GD&T), Tools, and Principles involved in developing precise technical plans, Models, Drawings and Blueprints
- •Knowledge of SAP (or other ERP system)
- •Knowledge of Advanced Mathematics and applications
- •Knowledge of CAD software including CATIA, Solid Works 2015, AutoCAD
- •Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet, and SAP preferred
- •Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma training tools
- •Knowledge of quality control and testing procedures
- •Knowledge of secondary processes
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- •Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization
- •Ability to work well under deadlines, and ability to work well with a cross-functional team to accomplish results
- •Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
- •Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
Health & Wellbeing
- •Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
- •Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
- •HSA with company contribution.
- •Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
Financial Security
- •401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
- •Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- •Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
- •Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Growth & Time Off
- •Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
- •22 days PTO.
- •9 co