Senior Aircraft Tool Designer & Process Innovator

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita, KS is seeking professionals with deep knowledge in methods and material planning to optimize manufacturing for aerospace components. You will work on efficient fabrication/assembly methods, support equipment upgrades, and drive process improvements across projects.

The role requires strong CATIA skills (v4/v5), familiarity with MRP systems, and capability to contribute to inter-departmental teams on cost-reduction initiatives and data management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Methods, Material Planning, or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft parts and location of installations.
• Thorough knowledge of CATIA v4 and/or v5 to include modeling and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of technical principles and theories related to manufacturing fundamentals.
• Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and supply chain management.
• Thorough knowledge of CAS, SAP, MACPAC, and OSDB databases.
• Basic Project management skills necessary to participate on both inter-departmental and intra-departmental teams and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Define efficient methods to fabricate and assemble components for kit requirements.
• Prepare concepts for interchangeability and part replacement as needed.
• Determine requirements for and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support process improvement initiatives by reviewing industry publications for evolving certification standards and practices.
• Incorporate advancements into departmental process and procedures.
• Monitor project workflow and adjust personnel tasks to support project activities.
• Provide technical training and assistance for department.
• Ensure departmental and company policies are incorporated within new document releases.
• Initiate and lead in program reviews, cost reduction initiatives, system modification and data management.
• Act as focal for Methods/Material for ROM bids for proposed projects/programs.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical/business related problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Skills

Methods experience

Material planning

Aircraft systems knowledge

Manufacturing fundamentals

Tools

CATIA v4/v5

MRP

SAP

MACPAC

OSDB databases

Job description

Bombardier in Wichita, KS is seeking professionals with deep knowledge in methods and material planning to optimize manufacturing for aerospace components. You will work on efficient fabrication/assembly methods, support equipment upgrades, and drive process improvements across projects.

The role requires strong CATIA skills (v4/v5), familiarity with MRP systems, and capability to contribute to inter-departmental teams on cost-reduction initiatives and data management.