Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer I (CAD/NX, GD&T)

Orizon Aerostructures; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures in Chanute, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related field and strong GD&T, CATIA/NX experience. The role requires extensive knowledge of machining processes, fixtures, and QA methods.

The position focuses on defining manufacturing processes, tooling, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and lean practices to support aerospace production on the shop floor. Excellent problem solving and project coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
• 3+ years’ related field and project planning experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Experience with Routers, B.O.M.s, Work Instruction, and Manufacturing Process Definition Creation required.
• Advance knowledge and application of GD&T required.
• Experience using measurement tools (e.g., caliper, micrometer, height gage, etc.) required.
• Experience with CATIA, and/or Siemens NX strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of work holding design and function strongly preferred.
• Understand AS9100 or other Quality Management Systems strongly preferred.
• Lean training and/or experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis strongly preferred.
• Full understanding of all aspects of machine manufacturing. i.e.: 3, 4, 5 Axis, Material Types, Tooling, Fixtures, Fixture Design, Part Holding Techniques preferred.
• Experience with aerospace specifications preferred.
• Experience with Syteline and Factory Trak preferred.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills including but not limited to: Budgeting, Cycle Times, Adherence to Schedule preferred.
• Blueprint reading skills to include complex multi-level assembly preferred.

Skills

Syteline

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

CNC Machining

Fixture and work holding design

PFMEA / Gage R&R

AS9100 knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

Syteline

Factory Trak

Job description

Orizon Aerostructures in Chanute, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related field and strong GD&T, CATIA/NX experience. The role requires extensive knowledge of machining processes, fixtures, and QA methods.

The position focuses on defining manufacturing processes, tooling, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and lean practices to support aerospace production on the shop floor. Excellent problem solving and project coordination skills are essential.