Senior Metal Additive Manufacturing Research Engineer

Boeing Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking an engineer focused on metallic fabrication technologies and additive manufacturing. The role supports aerospace R&D and manufacturing in Wichita, KS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to industrialize high‑temperature alloy processes.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited engineering degree and 4+ years in automation, fabrication, and CAD (CATIA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ABET-accredited program in Engineering.
• 4+ years of automation and fabrication technology experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CATIA or other CAD programs.
• Engineering drawing interpretation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications (Office 365, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Support metallic fabrication R&D strategies and plans.
• Industrialize and scale additive metal manufacturing processes for new aerostructure applications.
• Define engineering requirements, qualification plans, and compliance approaches for metal additive manufacturing and welding technologies.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams to capture cost and time savings and assist in strategic technology planning.
• Develop material properties and design allowables, processing methods, and quality specifications for metallic fabrication projects.
• Review drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in failure analysis.
• Implement concepts, analyze prototype systems, and verify compliance with requirements and regulations.
• Assist with trade studies for design and/or process alternatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Engineering drawing interpretation

Fabrication knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking an engineer focused on metallic fabrication technologies and additive manufacturing. The role supports aerospace R&D and manufacturing in Wichita, KS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to industrialize high‑temperature alloy processes.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited engineering degree and 4+ years in automation, fabrication, and CAD (CATIA).