Engineering Manager Jobs in Kansas

Engineering Manager jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where aerospace, defense, and manufacturing anchor the state's engineering workforce. Major employers including Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and the Kansas Army National Guard employ engineering managers at every level, from team leads overseeing product development to senior managers directing multi-discipline programs. The most in-demand specialties are manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and software engineering management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerBlack & Veatch
Top cityWichita, KS
Cities hiring8
Work type38% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Sierra Nevada Corporation
Hardware Engineering Manager II
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Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Hardware Engineering Manager II
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Wichita, Kansas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Engineering Project Manager
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Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
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Engineering Project Manager
Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Kansas City, Kansas
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Black & Veatch
Power Generation EPC Engineering Manager
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Black & Veatch
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Power Generation EPC Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Productive Resources
Engineering Manager
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Productive Resources
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Engineering Manager
Productive Resources
Kansas City, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
51-200

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Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit Defense - Engineering Manager
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Spirit AeroSystems
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Spirit Defense - Engineering Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, Kansas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$131k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wichita
9 jobs
Overland Park
9 jobs
Home
3 jobs
Kansas City
3 jobs
Lenexa
2 jobs
Olathe
1 job
Topeka
1 job
De Soto
1 job

Engineering Manager Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch6 open roles
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems4 open roles
Canonical
Canonical3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Kansas.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Kansas preferred for infrastructure roles
  • Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver technical projects on schedule
  • Proficiency with engineering project management tools and Agile or stage-gate development processes
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders

Engineering Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering manager in Kansas?

Most engineering manager roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline plus several years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into management. For roles in civil, structural, or public infrastructure, a Professional Engineer license from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions strengthens or is required for candidacy. In aerospace and defense, employers like Spirit AeroSystems typically promote from within, making internal technical leadership roles the most direct path.

Which companies hire engineering managers in Kansas?

Kansas engineering manager roles are posted by Black & Veatch, Spirit AeroSystems, and Canonical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's aerospace corridor in Wichita and its defense and technology employers along the I-70 corridor generate consistent openings across manufacturing, systems, and software engineering management.

Which Kansas cities have the most engineering manager jobs?

Wichita, Overland Park, and Home have the most engineering manager openings in Kansas. Wichita drives the largest share through its aerospace and aviation manufacturing base, while Kansas City benefits from corporate headquarters, logistics technology, and defense contractors, and Topeka adds state government and utilities employers that maintain ongoing engineering management needs.

Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical or software roles, since engineering managers in Kansas frequently oversee production floors, lab environments, or on-site crews. About 62% of engineering manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options concentrated in software engineering management and program management roles at technology-forward employers.

How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a lead engineer or senior engineer role first, then stepping into management from within. Large Kansas employers like Spirit AeroSystems and Garmin offer rotational engineering and leadership development programs for recent graduates. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions signals leadership readiness, and experience coordinating project teams or mentoring junior engineers makes a candidate competitive for a first management role.

Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the listings for roles that match your engineering background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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