Aerospace Methods Engineer: Lean Processes for VIP Aircraft

COMLUX AMERICA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

HSA

Vision premiums

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Comlux America, a VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center in Indianapolis, seeks a Methods Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing methods, routings, and documentation for completions, modifications, and maintenance programs. This role bridges Engineering and Production to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time aircraft delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or production engineering, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and process documentation skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related manufacturing experience
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, methods engineering, or production engineering experience
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, or standard work documentation
• Experience supporting production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing methods, routings, and process documentation for aircraft completions and modifications
• Translate engineering drawings and design changes into manufacturable processes
• Create and maintain Bills of Process (BOP) and labor standards
• Identify opportunities to reduce lead time, labor hours, waste, and rework
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and serviceable with Engineering
• Collaborate with Planning and Production to optimize workflow and sequencing
• Develop tooling concepts, fixtures, and manufacturing aids to improve quality and repeatability
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with manufacturing methods before aircraft arrival
• Provide technical support to production leadership and shop floor
• Support ERP, MES, and digital manufacturing initiatives
• Review engineering changes for production impact and labor/tooling needs
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, RSQM, IOPs, and company standards
• Lead or participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Prepare reports and presentations for operational leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing methods

Process engineering

Production operations

Work instructions

Routings

Bills of Process (BOP)

Standard operating procedures

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Time studies

Labor analysis

Productivity assessments

Tooling design

Fixtures and manufacturing aids

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office

ERP, MRP, MES

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

Comlux America, a VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center in Indianapolis, seeks a Methods Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing methods, routings, and documentation for completions, modifications, and maintenance programs. This role bridges Engineering and Production to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time aircraft delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or production engineering, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and process documentation skills, and the ability