Field-Based Aerospace Applications Engineer — Tooling Expert

Expert Connections; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Expert Connections is seeking an Aerospace Application Engineer to support a global customer base in Wichita, Kansas. You will blend aerospace manufacturing expertise with cutting-tool applications and direct customer interaction on the shop floor.

Candidates should understand aerospace processes, subassembly work, and be comfortable traveling up to 50% in a remote, field-based role. You will train customers and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience within aerospace manufacturing, preferably with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience with cutting-tool applications and/or tooling used in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and subassembly processes.
• Experience working on or supporting the manufacturing/shop floor.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand manufacturing equipment, processes, and engineering requirements.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily Monday through Friday.
• Located in or near Wichita, KS; candidates in Oklahoma may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and cutting-tool application support to aerospace OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 customers.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and tooling challenges directly on the customer floor.
• Support aerospace subassembly processes including drilling, reaming, trimming, machining, and assembly.
• Recommend tooling and process improvements to improve quality, productivity, tool life, and manufacturability.
• Conduct tooling trials, document results, and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and new technology implementation.
• Train customers on cutting-tool applications and implementation.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
• Develop customer relationships and identify new application opportunities.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Cutting-tool applications

Tooling in aerospace

Shop floor experience

Technical troubleshooting

Customer-facing skills

Remote field-based role

Travel up to 50%

CAM programming

2D/3D CAD

Tools

CAM programming

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Expert Connections is seeking an Aerospace Application Engineer to support a global customer base in Wichita, Kansas. You will blend aerospace manufacturing expertise with cutting-tool applications and direct customer interaction on the shop floor.

Candidates should understand aerospace processes, subassembly work, and be comfortable traveling up to 50% in a remote, field-based role. You will train customers and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams.