Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Process Excellence

Actalent; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Wichita, KS for an onsite contract-to-hire role. The engineer will optimize fabrication and assembly methods, evaluate new equipment needs, and drive process improvements across multiple departments.

The position requires extensive CATIA experience, aircraft systems knowledge, and strong understanding of MRP and supply chain concepts. The role emphasizes collaboration, program reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives, with a 7am-4pm schedule and an

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Methods, Material Planning, or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, parts, and installation locations.
• Proficiency in CATIA v4 and/or v5, including modeling and analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of MRP and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with CAS, SAP, MACPAC, and OSDB databases.
• Basic project management skills for inter- and intra-departmental teams.

Responsibilities

• Define efficient fabrication and assembly methods for kit requirements.
• Prepare concepts for interchangeability and part replacement.
• Determine requirements for new manufacturing equipment.
• Support process improvement initiatives by reviewing industry publications.
• Incorporate advancements into departmental processes and procedures.
• Monitor project workflow and adjust personnel tasks.
• Provide technical training and assistance to the department.
• Ensure departmental and company policies are integrated into new documents.
• Initiate and lead program reviews, cost reduction initiatives, system modifications, and data management.
• Act as focal for Methods/Material for ROM bids for proposed projects/programs.
• Provide solutions to technical and business-related problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Skills

Methods

Material Planning

Aircraft knowledge

CATIA v4/v5

MRP

SAP

OSDB databases

Project management

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

CAS

SAP

MACPAC

OSDB databases

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Wichita, KS for an onsite contract-to-hire role. The engineer will optimize fabrication and assembly methods, evaluate new equipment needs, and drive process improvements across multiple departments.

The position requires extensive CATIA experience, aircraft systems knowledge, and strong understanding of MRP and supply chain concepts. The role emphasizes collaboration, program reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives, with a 7am-4pm schedule and an