Great Plains Ventures, Inc. · 21 hours ago
ASC Manufacturing Engineer
Wichita, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGreat Plains Ventures, Inc. is focused on maximizing manufacturing efficiency and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, and auditing manufacturing processes while collaborating with various teams to ensure product assembly and quality improvement.
CommercialIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Document the manufacturing processes and generate comprehensive visual and written work instructions that will provide step-by-step directions for the facility's technicians to assemble and test the product
Design and test tooling that will allow assembly technicians to safely and efficiently build products
Work with the Production Supervisor and QA to seek reduction in scrap. This includes working directly with employees in support of overall quality improvements
Facilitate a smooth transition of new products from the development phase to production
Support all lean initiatives throughout production. This includes coaching employees on the day to day requirements of 6S and all applicable lean tools in their area. They must help create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement
Research policies and regulations evaluate applicability and implement them
Ability to interpret and articulate technical and detailed information and specifications
Ability to think creatively when developing solutions
Frequent usage of various measurement devices including calipers, scale, micrometer, height gage, depth gage, flow meter, and electrical analysis equipment
This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position
Qualification
Required
Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of equipment
Experience working in a manufacturing environment specifically in assembly
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes: Machining, casting, processing, assembly, etc
Highly disciplined problem solver with a strong work history and attention to detail
Proven ability to work both independently and within a team with self-motivation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to learn software applications in a quick and efficient manner
Preferred
A college degree, in a related Engineering discipline, and/or technical degrees are highly desired and will receive preference
Experience with ERP systems, specifically Syteline
Experience with CAD software, specifically Autodesk Inventor
Experience with GD&T
Ability to teach and mentor others
Familiarity with the production readiness process
Company
Great Plains Ventures, Inc.
Great Plains Ventures has investments in a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, commercial real estate, and hospitality organizations.
Founded in 1972
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
Seattle TechFlash
2025-07-10
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