Aerospace Applications Engineer - Field Service & Tooling

Expert Connections; Wichita (KS); À distance; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Expert Connections is seeking an Aerospace Application Engineer to support and expand our aerospace customer base in the Wichita, Kansas region. The role requires hands-on aerospace manufacturing knowledge and expertise with cutting-tool applications on the shop floor.

You will troubleshoot tooling challenges, support subassembly processes, and work directly with OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers. Travel up to 50% is expected, with remote field-based engagement and strong customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Hands-on aerospace manufacturing experience, preferably with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience with cutting-tool applications and/or tooling used in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and subassembly processes.
• Experience working on or supporting the manufacturing/shop floor.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand manufacturing equipment, processes, and engineering requirements.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily Monday through Friday.
• Located in or near Wichita, KS; candidates in Oklahoma may also be considered.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical and cutting-tool application support to aerospace OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 customers.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and tooling challenges directly on the customer floor.
• Support aerospace subassembly processes including drilling, reaming, trimming, machining, and assembly.
• Recommend tooling and process improvements to improve quality, productivity, tool life, and manufacturability.
• Conduct tooling trials, document results, and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and new technology implementation.
• Train customers on cutting-tool applications and implementation.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
• Develop customer relationships and identify new application opportunities.

Connaissances

Aerospace manufacturing

Cutting-tool applications

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Field-based work

Outils

CAM programming

2D/3D CAD

Description du poste

Expert Connections is seeking an Aerospace Application Engineer to support and expand our aerospace customer base in the Wichita, Kansas region. The role requires hands-on aerospace manufacturing knowledge and expertise with cutting-tool applications on the shop floor.

You will troubleshoot tooling challenges, support subassembly processes, and work directly with OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers. Travel up to 50% is expected, with remote field-based engagement and strong customer interaction.