Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
Help bring aerospace products from concept to production. We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and bills of materials.
- Implement engineering changes and ensure production documentation stays current.
- Create manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and production workflows.
- Design and troubleshoot tooling, fixtures, and production aids.
- Use 2D and 3D CAD data to support manufacturing planning and assembly processes.
- Prototype tooling concepts using 3D printing technology.
- Investigate production issues and collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve them.
- Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Support OEM, aftermarket, MRO, and FAA Repair Station activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Familiarity with MRP systems and bills of materials.
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD software and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and process improvement skills.
- Experience with composites, aerospace manufacturing, or tooling is a plus.
- FAA A&P certification is a plus.
Qualifications
- Hands-on aerospace manufacturing role.
- Cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and leadership teams.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth and future leadership advancement.
Skills
- Manufacturing engineering expertise.
- Problem-solving and process improvement skills.
- Technical drawing and CAD proficiency.
- Collaborative teamwork.
- Composites and tooling knowledge.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life insurance (voluntary).
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time off/leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $53.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance (voluntary), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Work Environment
This is a hands-on aerospace manufacturing role where you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve challenges, improve processes, and support high-quality production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.