Virco Talent
Job Description:
Role Title: Process Engineer
Industry: Automotive
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Description
We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a respected international automotive manufacturer seeking a Process Engineer to join their innovative Kansas City facility. This is a career-defining opportunity to optimize , automate, and innovate within a highly technical and collaborative manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Role Title: Process Engineer
Industry: Automotive
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Description
We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a respected international automotive manufacturer seeking a Process Engineer to join their innovative Kansas City facility. This is a career-defining opportunity to optimize , automate, and innovate within a highly technical and collaborative manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimize manufacturing processes with a focus on injection molding of plastics.
- Troubleshoot and improve the efficiency of automated systems and robotics on the production floor.
- Analyze and refine process flows to reduce cost, waste, and production time.
- Interface with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure robust production performance.
- Lead initiatives involving PLC programming, robotics calibration, and mold tooling improvements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in process engineering in a manufacturing setting.
- Deep expertise in injection molding of plastics.
- Solid understanding of automotive manufacturing standards .
- Familiarity with robotic systems and PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens).
- Competitive salary: $80,000$95,000 per year.
- Innovation-forward work culture in a world-class facility.
- Opportunities for career advancement and cross-functional development.
- Supportive, global engineering team with strong investment in automation and smart tech.