Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Help bring aerospace products from concept to production.

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies. This role works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to create manufacturing plans, drive continuous improvement, design tooling, and support both new product introductions and existing production programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and bills of materials.
• Implement engineering changes and ensure production documentation stays current.
• Create manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and production workflows.
• Design and troubleshoot tooling, fixtures, and production aids.
• Use 2D and 3D CAD data to support manufacturing planning and assembly processes.
• Support composite fabrication, tooling development, and production improvement initiatives.
• Prototype tooling concepts using 3D printing technology.
• Investigate production issues and collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve them.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Support OEM, aftermarket, MRO, and FAA Repair Station activities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with MRP systems and bills of materials.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD software and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and process improvement skills.
• Experience with composites, aerospace manufacturing, or tooling is a plus.
• FAA A&P certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on both commercial and defense aerospace programs.
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, composites, tooling, and 3D printing.
• Collaborate directly with production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Make a visible impact in a growing organization focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and future leadership advancement.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on aerospace manufacturing role where you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve challenges, improve processes, and support high-quality production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.