Manufacturing Engineer

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our location in Kansas City, Missouri.

Our Team

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.

What You Will Do



* 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 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 requirements


* Proficiency w/tools such as 5S, PFMEA, DMAIC, Control Plans, DOE and PPAP etc.

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