Job description
Manufacturing Process Engineer
$100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + 401(k) + Paid Tuition & Certifications + Clear Progression Opportunities
Paola, Kansas (Commutable from Olathe, Overland Park, Kansas City, Lenexa, Gardner, Ottawa)
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in forming or fabrication, looking to take technical ownership of a critical production line and drive real process improvements?
On offer is the opportunity to become the go-to technical expert within a growing, well-established manufacturer, where you'll lead process refinement initiatives, improve first pass yield, and help shape the future of operations.
This company is a long-established, privately owned manufacturer supplying complex engineered systems into highly regulated industries. With over a century of success and a strong project pipeline following major contract wins, they are investing heavily in both their facilities and their people. Employee development is a genuine priority, with tuition, certifications and further education fully supported and funded.
On offer is a technically challenging role where you will become the Subject Matter Expert for forming operations, initially focused on rolling processes. By analysing equipment interaction, tooling, material behaviour and workflow, you'll develop repeatable, documented best practices that drive measurable improvements in output and quality.
This role would suit a hands-on Manufacturing or Process Engineer who enjoys analysing production challenges, improving systems, and building long-term technical capability within a stable and growing organisation.
The Role:
- Take technical ownership of forming operations (roll forming, extrusion and related processes)
- Develop standardised process documentation, tooling best practices and work instructions
- Analyse workflow, production output and equipment performance to improve First Pass Yield
The Candidate:
- Experience in manufacturing engineering within forming, fabrication or heavy industrial environments
- Strong understanding of production workflow, process improvement and equipment interaction
- Ability to analyse manufacturing processes and implement structured improvements
- Receive ongoing mentoring, technical training, and professional development from experienced engineering leaders
Key Words: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Forming Operations, Roll Forming, Metal Fabrication, Extrusion Processes, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Technical Ownership, Subject Matter Expert, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, First Pass Yield Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, Workflow Analysis, Production Output Improvement, Equipment Performance Analysis, Tooling Development, Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Documentation, Data-Driven Manufacturing, Empirical Data Analysis, Manufacturing Best Practices, Quality Improvement, Operational Excellence, Production Standardization, Industrial Process Improvement
Reference Number: BBBH270532
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
