Senior Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to support metallic fabrication research and development, with a focus on additive manufacturing and high-temperature alloys.

The role involves evaluating materials, processing methods, and design allowables, and ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. Responsibilities include industrializing additive metal processes, reviewing engineering drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cost and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 4+ years automation and fabrication technology experience.
• 4+ years manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience with CATIA or equivalent CAD programs.
• Engineering drawing interpretation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Office 365, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of aerospace fabrication technologies to support R&D strategies.
• Industrialize and scale additive metal manufacturing for new aerostructures.
• Define requirements, qualification plans, and compliance for metal additive manufacturing.
• Support cross-functional teams and capture cost/time savings.
• Develop material properties, processing methods, and design allowables.
• Review drawings for part conformance and assist non-conformities.
• Implement concepts, analyze prototypes, and verify compliance with regulations.
• Assist with trade studies for design/process alternatives.

Skills

Communication skills

CATIA

CAD

Office Suite

Automation

Fabrication technology

Manufacturing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

3D modeling software

Slicing software

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to support metallic fabrication research and development, with a focus on additive manufacturing and high-temperature alloys.

The role involves evaluating materials, processing methods, and design allowables, and ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. Responsibilities include industrializing additive metal processes, reviewing engineering drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cost and