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Quality Inspector - Newton, KS

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the quality and compliance of raw materials, manufactured components, and finished products. This role is responsible for sampling, sorting, testing, weighing, measuring, and inspecting products throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sample, sort, test, weigh, measure, and inspect raw materials, manufactured components, and completed products or service delivery processes
  • Testing of liquid tight construction
  • Cleaning inspected items and preparing them for shipment
  • Electro etching of serial numbers on finished products
  • Incoming inspection of purchased parts

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Prior product and parts inspection experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to effectively use a variety of inspection gauges and meters (pull test, micrometer, calipers, depth gages, etc.)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • High school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully, consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
Manufacturing Engineer - Newton, KS

Position Summary

This position involves project management, customer application recommendations, manufacturing process development and review, and aiding in working through customer specification issues to support manufacturing. The role will also pioneer lean manufacturing initiatives for the division with support from others.

This is a fast-paced, short-cycle, high-mix manufacturing environment where we design and manufacture highly customized products and enjoy the challenge of solving customer application issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop new methods and equipment to reduce product manufacturing cost, improve quality, and support on-time delivery
  • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflow to identify areas for improvement
  • Estimate labor standards and apply them to manufacturing routers
  • Review jobs for tooling requirements and manufacturing capabilities
  • Design tools as required to complement manufacturing processes
  • Provide manufacturing technical assistance to R&D and Design Engineering as required
  • Provide labor and time study recommendations to the cost estimating department
  • Work with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and tooling requirements for custom design projects
  • Work with shop floor supervisors to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Lead lean manufacturing projects and continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of metal fabrication processes
  • Perform related duties as assigned by manager
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience required
  • Previous experience in tool design and process improvement
  • Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Lean manufacturing experience required
  • 2D and 3D modeling experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
Industrial Engineer - Newton, KS

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer supports day-to-day manufacturing operations by improving processes, supporting production teams, and maintaining accurate process documentation. This role focuses on efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The Industrial Engineer works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering to drive operational performance and stability.

Core Responsibilities

  • Support daily production processes and troubleshoot issues on the plant floor
  • Develop and maintain standard work, routings, work instructions, and process documentation
  • Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to improve efficiency
  • Support preventative maintenance execution and coordination with Maintenance teams
  • Maintain tooling catalog and coordinate tooling repairs and replacements
  • Assist with ISO documentation, audits, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Create and update basic CAD drawings for fixtures, tooling, and layouts
  • Support Lean initiatives including 5S, waste reduction, and visual management
  • Track and report key performance metrics such as scrap, efficiency, and cycle time
  • Support production startups, changeovers, and process adjustments
  • Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
  • Support training of operators on new or updated processes
  • Provide data and analysis to support Manufacturing Engineering initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with ISO-based quality systems
  • Basic proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
  • Ability to work effectively on the plant floor and communicate with operators and supervisors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with time studies, labor optimization, and capacity planning
  • Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and SPC
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
  • Experience supporting preventative maintenance systems
  • Exposure to metal forming, powdered metal, or injection molding processes

Physical & Work Environment

  • Regular presence on the manufacturing floor required
  • Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, heat, and materials
  • Must follow all safety policies and PPE requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

APPLY ONLINE

If you would like to send any additional materials, please email Human Resources.

If you wish, you can also visit our Newton, KS location at 500 South Spencer Road to receive a paper application that you can complete in person. At Bunting, we take the time to carefully review each application we receive. We are happy to accept both email and in-person employment applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at Bunting based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities.

Bunting does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy covers all employment practices, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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Workplace Wellness

We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. We are committed to the safety and well-being of all of our employees and staff. Tobacco and drug use is prohibited on our campus.

College Student Outreach

If you are a current college student or a recent college graduate, we encourage you to reach out and send Bunting a copy of your resume.

As new positions become available, we would love to let you be the first to know about upcoming opportunities to kick-start your career in the manufacturing industry.

At times, we may also have openings for paid internship positions for current students.

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Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision
Our vision is to be the global leader in manufacturing magnetic solutions. We will combine the highest quality products with the highest quality customer service in order to achieve this goal.  
Mission
Our mission is to achieve profitable growth through the creative application of magnetic technology and complementary products and services, ensuring the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.  
Values
Bunting has many values, but our three key values can be summed up as follows: Trust, Innovation, and Excellence.  

Our Benefits

Bunting offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees.

Bunting knows that people perform better at work when they are given the tools they need to succeed. We see our employees as people, not numbers in a spreadsheet, and seek to provide our employees and their families with benefits that support long-term growth and well-being.

Health Insurance

The well-being of our employees determines the well-being of our company. Bunting offers a generous, comprehensive health insurance program to support the health and wellness of our employees, their spouses, and their children.

Matching 401k plan

Make an investment in your future. With Bunting’s matching 401k program, we help our employees save for retirement and feel confident about their financial well-being.

Paid Time Off

Bunting is a family-focused company, and we know how important it is for our employees to spend time with their families. That’s why paid holidays, paid time off, and bereavement leave are provided for all employees.

Additional Insurance Programs Available
  • FLEX-PLAN Medical Program
  • Short Term Disability Benefits
  • Long Term Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Engagement

Bunting employees never feel like they’re “out of the loop” thanks to our monthly newsletter and our Town Hall meetings. Throughout the year, Bunting also hosts events such as summer barbeques and holiday luncheons.

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning is a lifelong journey. Bunting’s Tuition Reimbursement Program supports employees who wish to continue their education as a way of expanding their career opportunities and achieving personal growth.

Testimonials

"There is nothing more important in your professional career than investing in yourself.  It makes it even better when your employer is willing and able to help with that, which Bunting does by offering its tuition reimbursement program to all employees.  You owe it to yourself to make that investment and your future self will thank you for it."
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Matt AndersonEngineering Manager
"Bunting is a family-owned and operated company, and there are many employees working here who are related to each other, too. We have brothers who work with their sisters, husbands who work with their wives, and parents who work with their sons and daughters. At Bunting, the company genuinely cares about supporting its employees, and its employees genuinely care about supporting each other."
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Leslie WilksExecutive Assistant
"I appreciate that Bunting has always focused on building a strong company, and by doing that we can build strong families for our communities."
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Bob Van HornEstimating/Inside Sales
"Bunting is a great place to work with lots of friendly people."
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Jim Trogdon2nd Shift Welding/Fabrication Supervisor