Process Engineer Jobs in Kansas

Process Engineer jobs in Kansas are concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, petroleum refining, aerospace components, and agricultural chemicals, with demand at every level from entry-level process technician to senior plant engineer. Most openings cluster in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where large employers such as Koch Industries, Spirit AeroSystems, and Cargill maintain substantial manufacturing and processing operations. Continuous improvement, chemical process optimization, and lean manufacturing are the most in-demand specialties Kansas employers consistently seek. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerBlack & Veatch
Top cityLenexa, KS
Cities hiring14
Work type43% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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Adler Pelzer Group
Process Engineer Plant
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Adler Pelzer Group
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Process Engineer Plant
Adler Pelzer Group
Eudora, Kansas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
10,000+

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CHS Inc.
Process Safety Engineer Intern
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Process Safety Engineer Intern
CHS Inc.
McPherson, Kansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$27 - $35/hr
5,001-10,000

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CHS Inc.
Process Engineer Intern
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CHS Inc.
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Process Engineer Intern
CHS Inc.
McPherson, Kansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$27 - $35/hr
5,001-10,000

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ICM Ventures Inc
Intern - Process Engineer
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ICM Ventures Inc
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Intern - Process Engineer
ICM Ventures Inc
Colwich, Kansas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$20 - $21/hr
201-500

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Elanco
Sr. Process Engineer, Manufacturing
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Sr. Process Engineer, Manufacturing
Elanco
Elwood, Kansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Process Engineer Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lenexa
5 jobs
Overland Park
5 jobs
Colwich
3 jobs
Elwood
2 jobs
Salina
2 jobs
Wichita
2 jobs
McPherson
2 jobs
Kansas City
2 jobs
Eudora
1 job

Process Engineer Job Market in Kansas

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

Who's Hiring

Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch5 open roles
Kiewit Corporation
Kiewit Corporation3 open roles
Koch
Koch2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in process engineer jobs across Kansas.

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions preferred for senior roles
  • Hands-on experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
  • Proficiency with process simulation software and statistical process control tools
  • Familiarity with FDA, EPA, or OSHA compliance standards relevant to Kansas manufacturing environments
  • Strong technical documentation skills including writing SOPs, process flow diagrams, and deviation reports

Process Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a process engineer in Kansas?

Most Kansas employers require a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program as the baseline qualification. Senior and public-sector roles often require licensure through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions, which administers the Professional Engineer exam and registration. New graduates typically begin in associate or junior engineer roles at Kansas manufacturers and pursue PE licensure after gaining required work experience under a licensed engineer.

Which companies hire process engineers in Kansas?

Kansas process engineer roles are posted by Black & Veatch, Kiewit Corporation, and Koch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's dense base of food processing, aviation manufacturing, and petrochemical facilities means hiring tends to be consistent year-round rather than seasonal.

Which Kansas cities have the most process engineer jobs?

Lenexa, Overland Park, and Colwich are the cities with the most process engineer openings in Kansas. Wichita dominates because of its aerospace manufacturing base anchored by employers like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, while Kansas City draws openings from food and chemical processing facilities, and Topeka's openings are driven largely by distribution, refining, and state-adjacent industrial operations.

Are there remote process engineer jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to plant floors, equipment, and production lines, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 57% of process engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in process design, data analysis, or corporate continuous-improvement functions rather than direct manufacturing support.

How can I get hired as a process engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for process technician or junior engineer roles at Kansas food manufacturing or aerospace facilities, where structured new-graduate programs exist at employers like Cargill and Koch-affiliated operations. Internships through Kansas State University's or the University of Kansas's engineering programs frequently convert to full-time offers. Candidates who can demonstrate Six Sigma Green Belt coursework or an Engineer-in-Training certificate from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions stand out over applicants with no credentials.

Where can I find and apply to process engineer jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to process engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across manufacturing, food processing, aerospace, and chemical sectors. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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