Design Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer with expertise in aerospace primary and secondary structure design. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in Catia V5 and have 4–5 years of experience in an engineering role. They will be responsible for ensuring the manufacturability and compliance of designs while communicating effectively with team members. A solid understanding of GD&T and relevant engineering standards is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in an engineering classification or position.
• Experience in an aircraft or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry and standards.

Skills

Aerospace primary and secondary structure design

Expertise in Catia V5

Relational and Parametric Modelling

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)

Communicate with team members

Experience in PLM Software Enovia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

Cad Automation

PLM Software Enovia

Job description

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Areas of expertise include aerospace primary and secondary structure design, payloads design and system support design.
• Must have expertise in Catia V5 (Workbench – Part Design, Assembly Design, Sheetmetal, Generative Shape Design (GSD), 3D Functional Tolerancing and Annotations (FTA)).
• Must have experience in Relational and Parametric Modelling.
• Must have good knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) and an understanding of Engineering drawings in both 2D and Model Based Definition (MBD).
• Expertise in V4/Mylar Sheet to V5 Conversion for both 3D and 2D/MBD.
• Creating manufacturing (detail, assembly, installation) 2D Drawings/3D MBD as per ASME Standard.
• Design of components considering tolerance stack‑up, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to coordinate and communicate with the team members.
• Must have experience in PLM Software Enovia and 3D Experience.
• Must have experience in Sustenance and Change Request projects.
• Experience in Boeing Project and Catia Composite Part Design (CPD) workbench will be an advantage.
• Having CAD Automation experience will be an advantage.

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–5 years of experience in an engineering classification or position.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft life cycle, fuselage & systems.

Experience in aerospace structures & payloads design, CATIA V5, Enovia, CAD Automation.

• Experience in an aircraft or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Know‑how of CAD tool CATIA V5, PLM tool ENOVIA, CAD Automation, 3D Experience.
• Microsoft Office – advanced skill level.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry and standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.