Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

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

Our client, a global manufacturer of precision tooling and machining solutions, is hiring an Aerospace Application Engineer to support and grow its aerospace customer base in the Wichita, Kansas region.

This role combines aerospace manufacturing expertise, cutting-tool applications, technical problem-solving, and customer support. The ideal candidate will understand aerospace manufacturing and subassembly processes and be comfortable working directly with customers on the manufacturing floor.

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

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

Preferred Experience

• Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Application Engineer, Manufacturing R&D, or similar aerospace background
• Drilling and reaming applications, including manual or ADU drilling/reaming
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds, tool life, tolerances, surface finishes, and cutting-tool geometries
• CAM programming and/or 2D/3D CAD
• Experience implementing manufacturing cost savings or process improvements

Why Join

• Apply your aerospace manufacturing and tooling knowledge in a customer-facing technical role
• Work directly with aerospace OEMs and suppliers on process and technology improvements
• Training on the company's cutting-tool technologies and product portfolio
• Remote, field-based position with autonomy and direct customer interactionCareer development and domestic/international training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs