Hands-On Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production, collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, efficient processes on the shop floor. You will solve real-time problems, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain manufacturing documentation in a manual/non-standard ERP environment.

The role requires obtaining Process Release certification to support final inspection and product

Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing shop floor environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
• Background in creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Willingness to obtain Process Release (PR) certification.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to operate in a manual or non-standard ERP environment.
• Strong communication skills on the shop floor.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support on the production floor to ensure smooth manufacturing execution.
• Partner with Quality to support MRB activities, nonconforming material disposition, and case documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, data-driven) and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (routers, travelers, work instructions).
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support inspection activities, including use of measurement tools and coordination with CMM teams.
• Obtain and maintain Process Release (PR) certification and support final inspection approval.
• Validate manufacturing readiness and documentation prior to product release.
• Drive process improvements in safety, quality, and throughput.
• Work within manual tracking systems (spreadsheets, paper-based records).
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Support multiple product lines and flexible production needs, including extended hours/weekends as required.

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production, collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, efficient processes on the shop floor. You will solve real-time problems, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain manufacturing documentation in a manual/non-standard ERP environment.

The role requires obtaining Process Release certification to support final inspection and product