Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer coordinates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide manufacturing and tooling plans for aerospace programs. This role ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design, and applies process engineering principles and techniques to enhance producibility and efficiency. The position develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations, while performing trade and cost studies and supporting integrated product and process teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing and tooling plans for assigned programs.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of production processes.
- Apply process engineering principles and techniques to optimize manufacturing processes in support of the type design.
- Develop, establish, and guide requirements for assembly processes, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
- Perform trade and cost studies to support decision-making on manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and process improvements.
- Assist in leading integrated product and process teams, ensuring alignment between design intent and manufacturing capability.
- Create clear, detailed work instructions for new engineering designs to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
- Modify and update existing work instructions based on engineering changes, process improvements, and feedback from production.
- Review engineering designs for producibility and provide feedback and recommendations to design teams.
- Use CATIA and other design tools to interpret drawings, models, and specifications for manufacturing process development.
- Support the 737 program and related assemblies by developing and refining manufacturing processes and documentation.
- Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Deploy continuous improvement tools, including identification and reduction of the Seven Wastes, to drive operational excellence.
- Utilize SAP and other systems to support manufacturing engineering activities, documentation, and configuration control.
- Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
- Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, including design development and assembly process support.
- Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas: composite non-metallic, electrical/electronics, machining, sheet metal, systems, and structures.
- Experience creating and modifying work instructions for production processes.
- Strong ability to review and assess engineering for producibility and manufacturability.
- Detailed knowledge of design methods on both 2D and 3D design platforms, with excellent drawing and design interpretation skills.
- Proficiency with CATIA for design interpretation and support of manufacturing process development.
- Knowledge and practical use of engineering systems and process engineering principles.
- Strong understanding of metallic and/or composite manufacturing techniques and treatment processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with customers and suppliers.
- Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-driven mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace programs, including 737 or similar aircraft programs.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience performing trade and cost studies for manufacturing methods and tooling concepts.
- Experience participating in or assisting with integrated product and process teams.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including the identification and reduction of the Seven Wastes.
- Practical, hands-on engineering knowledge applied in a production or shop-floor environment.
- Ability to contribute to tooling simulations and manufacturing configuration planning.
Work Environment
This is a long-term contract role within an engineering-focused environment that supports aerospace manufacturing, including the 737 program. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing a stable daytime work pattern. The role operates in a professional engineering and production support setting, collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Work involves frequent use of engineering software such as CATIA, SAP, and the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as interaction with production documentation, work instructions, and process specifications.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS. About Actalent

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