Manufacturing Process Engineer: Smart Routers & Scheduling

Aerodyn; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help our manufacturing department plan smarter, quote sharper, and run more efficiently. You’ll build routers that translate prints into accurate estimations, machine selections, and actionable shop-floor work instructions.

You’ll collaborate with machinists and CNC programmers across the full job lifecycle—quoting, routing, scheduling, and execution—while driving continuous improvement and a positive

Qualifications

• Translate a print into a router that is accurate and easy for the floor to follow.
• Quoting deadlines and schedule conflicts won’t rattle you.
• Independent worker who can also lead a team.
• Mentor and motivate shop floor staff to maintain a positive culture.
• Be detail-oriented to catch profitability or estimation issues early.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for proficient, high-quality, cost-effective job routers with accurate time estimations and machine selections.
• Review historical quotes for similar parts to ensure profitable routing and quoting.
• Support project engineers in kickoff meetings and provide technical support.
• Assist manufacturing in resolving scheduling conflicts at machining centers and communicate changes.
• Assist CNC programmers with tooling purchases for released routers as needed.

Skills

Router development

Quoting under pressure

Self-starter

Team leadership/mentoring

Detail-oriented

Tools

CNC programming support

Tooling procurement

Job description

Aerodyn Engineering in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help our manufacturing department plan smarter, quote sharper, and run more efficiently. You’ll build routers that translate prints into accurate estimations, machine selections, and actionable shop-floor work instructions.

You’ll collaborate with machinists and CNC programmers across the full job lifecycle—quoting, routing, scheduling, and execution—while driving continuous improvement and a positive