Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

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

Our Team

What You Will Do

• Drive programs and complete projects to improve operational key metrics. COPQ, VAVE, Inventory and OTD.
• Prepare product cost 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)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission‑critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high‑reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high‑reliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.