Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Automation & NPI

Axius Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize aerospace manufacturing processes in Wichita. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and quality across projects.

The role emphasizes producibility input, process development, and data-driven improvements, with strong focus on regulatory standards and tooling requirements. On-site work is expected in Wichita, KS.

Qualifications

• Producibility input for design engineering and manufacturing process development.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Analyze production methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develops tooling requirements and process documentation.
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Performs producibility assessments for a product design and collaborates with design engineers to ensure manufacturability.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Analyze production methods and workflows to improve efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
• Develops integrated work instructions and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
• Implements lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Performs root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Producibility assessments

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Data analysis

Regulatory standards (AS9100/ISO9001/4

CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

Automation & robotics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axius Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize aerospace manufacturing processes in Wichita. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and quality across projects.

The role emphasizes producibility input, process development, and data-driven improvements, with strong focus on regulatory standards and tooling requirements. On-site work is expected in Wichita, KS.