21 aerospace and defense jobs found in Wichita, KS

Overview Build Your Career in Aerospace Quality Engineering Are you an early-career engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working with teams to build high-quality products? The Supply Chain Quality Engineer I role provides hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement while working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. In this role, you will support supplier quality activities, investigate quality issues, analyze data, and help drive improvements that ensure our products meet customer and industry standards. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their engineering career in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities What You'll Do Support supplier quality activities, including supplier performance reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions using...

Overview In this position you will review customer drawings, specifications, and/or models using CATIA to convert them for manufacturing; develop manufacturing plans for parts and assemblies, create visual work instructions, collaborate with our customers engineering team to resolve technical issues and to ensure that we meet our customers quality and delivery requirements. You will also provide full shop support to address and resolve manufacturing questions and non-conformances. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft manufacturing. Experience with CATIA V5, reading customer drawings, parts lists, specifications and familiarity with MRP/ERP is ideal. Working knowledge of aerospace assembly & sheet metal manufacturing is preferred. Effective, respectful communication skills across all departments and manufacturing shop floor is essential as well. Responsibilities Requires ability to analyze drawings, routers and parts lists (BOMS) or any other...

Shift First Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description Job Functions: Assist with writing, reviewing and revising work and process instructions to meet customer's needs. Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements. Coordinate production workflow for multiple products, ensuring smooth operations throughout the production and distribution life of each product. Responsible for developing, creating, and reviewing 2D dimensioned drawings for shop matching product requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of learning the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and Harlow Aerostructures LLC Work on Special projects within Engineering department, as assigned Position Requirements Skills Required: Strong analytical skills Well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Results-driven with great...

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations across machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and assembly. The ME Tech will focus on documenting processes, assisting in the resolution of technical issues, and collaborating with internal teams and our aerospace customers on quality and technical matters. This is a hands-on, technical role that bridges engineering, production, quality, and customer interface. This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or An individual who is granted status as a "protected person" Essential Functions Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and work instructions...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The group you will join, Operations Engineering Management - P&IE is responsible for leading Operations, Quality, and Safety planning and other operational execution activities. This role focuses on ensuring our systems are optimized to meet throughput, delivery, and recovery requirements across commercial, defense, aftermarket, and internal Boeing programs. You will manage an extended team of twelve, including four mechanical and manufacturing...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design Uses process engineering principles and techniques Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly,...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions. Position Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing facilities organization, expand your technical expertise and contribute to our enterprise Facilities Engineering and Technology team. In this role, you will lead and support engineering projects from concept development through construction and implementation while partnering with manufacturing maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), suppliers, and...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, asmembers of the Material Review Board (MRB), in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment. Requires the capabilities to formulate,analyze, substantiate and document dispositions for production nonconformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements. Utilize independent,...

Overview This role is at Boeing Wichita, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting both Boeing Wichita's Commercial and Defense Business Units. Boeing Wichita Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Boeing Wichita Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Boeing Wichita Defense supports a wide variety of defense focused projects for numerous defense customers, with an emphasis on aerostructures. The Advanced Metals Research & Technology team is looking for an Automation and Manufacturing Research Engineer with machining, manufacturing, and automation experience to support multiple commercial and defense research projects. In this role you will work with engineering teams, materials...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment. Will be responsible for all defects that cannot be dispositioned with a SRM (or other customer manual) document as this is an MRO environment. Provide dispositions for "minor" repairs Provide proposed dispositions to Service Engineering for approval Work closely with the...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The Boeing Company is seeking Structural Analysis Engineers to support the analysis, validation, and certification of aircraft structural components and systems. In this role, you will apply engineering principles and analytical methods to evaluate structural integrity, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and support the full product lifecycle from concept through production. You will collaborate across cross-functional...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Applies engineering principles and technical knowledge to the design and support of airplane manufacturing tools (e.g., access equipment and structures, handling and transportation, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, drill equipment, etc.) Develops designs that include concept; analysis of structural, and mechanical systems; and definition of the tool, ensuring compliance with company and governmental processes, policies, and procedures. Identifies, designs, and implements advanced technologies to improve manufacturing...

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Location: Wichita, KS (On-site) Position Responsibilities: Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design Uses process engineering principles and techniques Develops, establishes, and...

Overview Atlas Aerospace PMC (Product Manufacturing Coroporation) in Wichita, KS is looking for Summer Engineering Interns. In this position you will have the opportunity to review customer drawings, specifications, and/or models using CATIA for use within the creation and execution of manufacturing processes. You will help develop manufacturing plans for parts and assemblies, create visual work instructions, collaborate internally to resolve technical issues and help ensure that we meet our customers quality and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of aircraft manufacturing, CATIA V5, reading customer drawings, parts lists, specifications and familiarity with MRP/ERP is ideal. Effective, respectful communication skills across all departments and manufacturing shop floor is essential as well. Responsibilities Analyze drawings, manufacturing routers and parts lists (BOMS) or any other technical documents. Analyze engineering and production data....

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design Uses process engineering principles and techniques Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly,...

Overview Responsible for acting as a key member of the engineering team and working closely with all departments within product manufacturing to ensure that all engineering and other technical requirements are met, and that any problem or issue is communicated and remedied quickly and accurately. This position is also responsible for managing, monitoring, and overseeing new and existing projects through the entire scope of the manufacturing process by performing the following duties. Responsibilities Manages and monitors entirely new products and programs awarded to PMC of significance, with exclusions that may include detail components or small packages not requiring program management resources. Ensures PMC production planning is accurate, up to date, and represents the processes required to produce products on a "repeat basis" without concern. Develops objectives by reviewing project plans. Completes technical studies by studying plans and specifications and...

About the Company: We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day! AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Wichita, Kansas that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. The Structural Design Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, and evaluation of structural components and systems to ensure they are safe, functional, and cost-effective. Essential Job Functions: Apply knowledge of engineering and...

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Wichita, Kansas that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. The Structural Analysis Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and validating the structural integrity of aerospace components, systems, and structures. Essential Job Functions: Apply knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., materials technology, finite element modeling, static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, structural testing, etc.) to determine structural adequacy for customer requirements and regulatory compliance; and to collaborate on structural design, manufacturing, and post-delivery of products Areas of...

Overview Location: Wichita, KS Pay Rate: $90.00+/hour EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for a Senior Consultant Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) (Level 6) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS. The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of advanced engineering principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices to deliver high-impact technical solutions, while influencing long-term engineering strategy and ensuring compliance within assigned engineering programs. This role is suited for a recognized industry expert who contributes to advanced problem-solving, innovation, and technical leadership. Responsibilities Plan, organize and prioritize work based on complex program deliverables and long-term objectives. Perform and lead advanced stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage structures using classical and finite element methods. Review and challenge design changes, providing innovative...

Overview MRB Design Engineer - IV - V Location: Wichita, KS On-site (Office-Based Role) Pay Range: $57.00 - $62.00/hour Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (after 90 days of successful employment) Retention Bonus: $5,000 after 12 months of employment Expleo Group USA is seeking Expert to Consultant-level MRB Design Engineers (Levels 4-5) to lead complex engineering decision-making and provide advanced technical authority across aerospace manufacturing programs. This is an office-based role focused on high-level engineering judgment, innovation, and technical leadership through documentation-based MRB analysis and disposition. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are recognized as subject matter experts, capable of solving complex challenges while shaping technical standards, best practices, and organisational capability. Key Responsibilities Lead resolution of highly complex MRB nonconformances requiring advanced engineering judgment Develop robust and...