Aerospace Process engineer

Position Title: Aerospace Process Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Summary


A growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Aerospace Process Engineer to support product development and production activities. This role is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle, and collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing processes based on customer-supplied drawings and specifications to ensure products meet blueprint, quality, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Manage products throughout the entire lifecycle, from purchase order receipt through final shipment.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, operation sheets, and tooling requirements.
• Provide technical support to production teams during development and manufacturing phases while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Support maintenance and updates to existing products and processes as needed.
• Communicate technical information effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Assist with program management activities and customer support.
• Adhere to all applicable quality management system requirements and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and specification interpretation.
• Experience with either Siemens NX (3D CAD) or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool design experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with PPAP or other product introduction and production launch processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to present technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of precision measurement tools and methods, including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height gages
  • Dial indicators
  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

What We're Looking For


The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer with a strong manufacturing and aerospace background who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving processes, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products to customers.