Program Manufacturing Engineer

Program Manufacturing Engineer

• Location: Kansas City, KS Area
• Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
• Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Eligible after 60 days of employment, effective the 1st of the month.
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks annually. Eligible for 1 week during the first 6 months and an additional week during the second 6 months.
• 401(k) Match: Eligible after 1 year of employment, with up to a 4% company match.
• Holiday Pay: Eligible after 6 months of employment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manufacturing Engineer to provide onsite support to a local Value-Added Assembly (VAA) supplier. This individual will play an important role in supporting manufacturing operations, coordinating project activities, and ensuring successful program launches.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Project Engineering, along with experience leading projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong communication, organization, and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support to a local Value-Added Assembly (VAA) supplier.
• Coordinate and monitor supplier launch activities to ensure successful program execution.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to address challenges and maintain launch timelines.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes, including tooling, equipment, material flow, and quality.
• Facilitate clear communication between suppliers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
• Identify potential production or launch issues and help drive timely resolutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key deliverables are completed on schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer role.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on understanding of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, material flow, and quality.
• Previous project management or project leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is highly preferred.

Position Details & Benefits

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Pay up to $55.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Fully onsite at the local VAA supplier or an automotive assembly facility.
• Minimal overtime, depending on the stage of the launch process.
• Minimal travel throughout North America.

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.