Manufacturing Engineer

Work Location:

Headquarters, Shawnee, KS

Job Type: Full-time, In-person

Reports to:

Engineering Manager

Living and breathing LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement, focusing on root cause analysis, waste elimination, 5S, and development of sustainable solutions that lead to better, faster, safer manufacturing processes

A leader in safety; helps to develop, implement, and sustain safety measures across the facility and is a key factor in making sure those efforts are sustained

Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished‑product and process capabilities and creating sustainable results

Team player; working with Product Technicians and all departments to make Schier a better place and product for its employees and customers

Ideate, design, purchase, build, implement, train, and maintain custom tooling solutions using Solid Works, CAMWorks, and in‑house tooling or external vendors

Develop and implement facility layouts for existing and new products in order to meet production volume requirements within the existing square footage

Create, maintain and improve manufacturing plant floor SOPs (standard operating procedures) that reduce cycle times and reduce waste in value stream

Create and manage tooling implementation schedules and general project schedules

Attack line down situations, perform repairs, and return assembly lines to regular production

Keep equipment operational and limit downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures and requesting special services from external vendors

Develop clear documentation of time studies and certification times and develop and implement sustainable assembly line balances and repeatable heartbeat assembly times

Assess product conformance according to quality requirements, facilitate quality audits and coordinate corrective actions and work to continuously improve our quality documentation and testing methods

Degree requirement(s):
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Required years of experience: 2

Certifications or licenses required:
Certified Solid Works Associate or equivalent

Proficiency in Google Suite:
Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail

Any other requirements (including physical abilities).

For example: strong experience working in Excel, excellent communication and presentation skills, able to lift 75 lbs., etc.

Process design & optimization:
Ability to design efficient manufacturing processes (lean layouts, cycle time, line balancing)

CAD & drawings:
Comfortable reading and creating technical drawings (Solid Works)

Manufacturing methods:
Knowledge of machining (CNC and robotic), fabrication, rotational molding, injection molding, cast iron production, plastic welding, and general assembly

Tooling & fixtures:
Designing or specifying jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve consistency and speed.

Lean manufacturing:
Understanding waste reduction (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, 5 WHY, fishbone diagrams, etc.)

Process metrics:
Tracking KPIs like yield, cycle time, downtime, scrap rates using Google Sheets at a minimum

PLC basics / controls:
Understanding automation systems, sensors, and control logic.

Robotics & manufacturing tech:
Exposure to CNC, robotics, or Industry 4.0 tools is a plus.

ERP/MRP systems:
Understanding production planning and inventory flow.

Project management:
Planning timelines using Gantt charts, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing budgets.

Cost analysis: ROI for process improvements and Cap Ex purchases.

Supply chain awareness:
Working with vendors, sourcing, and logistics including external process onboarding or correction, quality control, and packaging.

Communication:
Explaining technical issues clearly to technicians, managers, and suppliers.

Hands‑on mindset:
Willingness to be on the floor troubleshooting real problems with the production team; analyze,…