Manufacturing Engineer
Wabtec · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Wabtec (industrial) in Kansas City, MO. Develop, document, and maintain standard work, labor standards, manufacturing procedures, and process controls.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, TPM, SMED, Root cause, FMEA
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 32 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$121k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 56%
- ✓ New product launch 50%
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- Six Sigma 38%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, TPM, SMED, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Wabtec in Kansas City
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Qualifications
and
requirements
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Minimum of 2-4 years of Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA/PFMEA, Gemba activities, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, SMED, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Proficiency with CAD software including Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
- ✓Knowledge of tooling design, machine design, manufacturing processes, and production improvement techniques.
- ✓Working knowledge of machining practices including conventional and CNC machining, robotics, metal forming, metallurgy, and assembly operations.
- ✓Experience developing labor standards, optimizing plant layouts, and improving manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
- ✓Experience with industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience working with vendors, contractors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
What will your typical day look like?
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Who will you be working with?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to support manufacturing excellence and operational performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Supply Chain, Finance, and Leadership teams to drive process improvements, support new product introductions, and implement capital projects. You will also interact regularly with equipment suppliers, contractors, system integrators, and other external partners to support equipment installations, automation initiatives, and production improvements.
How will you make the difference
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across our manufacturing operations. You will identify and implement process improvements, optimize production flow, support equipment reliability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help drive successful new product launches, improve manufacturing efficiency, support automation projects, and ensure accurate manufacturing data and production processes. Through collaboration and technical leadership, you will help create innovative solutions that enhance operational performance and support long-term business growth.
4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
Monday – Friday
Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- •Optimize facility layouts, production flow, machine operations, tooling, and manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- •Support daily production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, developing corrective actions, and implementing sustainable improvements.
- •Develop, document, and maintain standard work, labor standards, manufacturing procedures, and process controls.
- •Evaluate machine performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- •Analyze production and operational data to identify trends, improve performance, and support management decision-making.
- •Estimate production times, staffing requirements, capacities, and associated costs to support operational planning.
- •Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Oracle ERP, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering designs and production requirements.
- •Validate and maintain material, labor, and resource data within BOMs and routings to support accurate product costing and manufacturing execution.
- •Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to implement product and process changes in a timely manner.
- •Perform regular audits of BOM structures and manufacturing data to ensure data integrity and compliance with company standards.
- •Analyze and resolve BOM-related discrepancies affecting production, inventory, planning, and cost calculations.
New Product Introduction & Engineering Support
- •Lead new product production implementation activities, ensuring successful integration into manufacturing operations.
- •Partner with Product and Design Engineering teams to establish manufacturing routings, tooling requirements, labor standards, and process readiness for new and existing products.
- •Serve as the engineering liaison for quality and manufacturing activities related to product launches, process validation, and ongoing production support .
Capital Projects & Automation
- •Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through implementation, including capital appropriation development, budgeting, justification, procurement, installation, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
- •Design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- •Coordinate machinery installations, equipment upgrades, production line improvements, and automation initiatives to achieve operational objectives.
- •Coordinate with equipment