Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Accurus Aerospace•Wichita, KS

118d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations across machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and assembly. This hands-on technical role bridges engineering, production, quality, and customer interface by documenting processes, helping resolve technical issues, and collaborating with internal teams and aerospace customers on quality and technical matters. The position is identified as requiring ITAR compliance. Qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person under EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person. The technician develops and improves manufacturing processes and work instructions; interprets engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications; supports production teams with programming, setup, and operator training; and works with engineering on first article builds and manufacturability issues. The role also supports cost reduction, root-cause investigations, customer quality matters, continuous improvement, aerospace quality documentation, and, as needed, the design of production tooling and fixtures. CAD systems may be used to model tooling, fixtures, and layouts and to support design for manufacturability. Work takes place in offices and the manufacturing shop, where conditions may vary. Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites may be required. Accurus states that a comprehensive employee benefit package is available after 30 days of employment; details are available on its website. Job offers are contingent on successful drug screening and criminal background screening, and certain positions may require additional checks or a medical examination.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, machining, sheet-metal fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with an ERP/MRP system; Infor Visual, JobBOSS, Epicor, or similar systems are noted.
Solid understanding of machining and fabrication processes, including milling, grinding, bending, forming, riveting/fastening, and assembly, with ability to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
Working knowledge of aerospace materials, specifications, and industry standards such as AS9100.
Strong experience with quality and manufacturing improvement methodologies, including root-cause analysis such as 8D and 5-Why, and lean manufacturing.
Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with production, quality, engineering, and external customers.
Ability to work independently, manage small projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver improvements in a production environment.
Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, work instructions, technical specifications, customer contracts, purchase orders, and terms and conditions.
Professional oral and written communication skills in English.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, stand and walk throughout the facility, lift, carry, and push or pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally climb, bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
Ability to work in office and manufacturing shop environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust, smoke, fumes or vapors, extreme temperatures, and hazardous manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology, Drafting/Design, or a similar field.
Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Mastercam, or Vericut.
Demonstrated ability to design production tooling, fixtures, inspection jigs, or gauges.
Lean or Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or above.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), or GD&T.
Experience in customer-facing quality roles, including NCR resolution, customer audits, or supplier quality interface.
Familiarity with Teams or SharePoint.
Experience with Infor Visual ERP.
Experience with drafting software; CATIA V5 and/or Vericut experience is preferred.
Familiarity with aerospace materials, specifications, and machining practices.
Understanding of processing and metal-finishing requirements and specifications.
Familiarity with AS9100 requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and work instructions to improve repeatability, reduce cycle times, and minimize cost.
Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications to develop accurate build processes.
Collaborate with machining, fabrication, and assembly teams on programming, setup, and operator training to ensure robust and capable processes.
Support first article builds and work with engineering to resolve manufacturability issues.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process improvement, material usage optimization, scrap and rework reduction, and efficient tooling design.
Lead root-cause investigations into manufacturing quality issues, including yield losses, scrap, rework, and non-conformances across machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and assembly.
Work with aerospace customers on quality and technical issues, respond to customer questions and NCRs, support audits and reviews, lead corrective and preventive actions, and ensure customer requirements and specifications are met.
Participate in Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement programs; lead small projects to improve process flow, reduce waste, and enhance safety and ergonomics.
Document and maintain process flows, engineering change notices, control plans, FMEAs, and inspection plans, and support compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
As needed, design and specify production tooling, fixtures, inspection jigs, and gauges.
As needed, use CAD systems such as CATIA or equivalent to model tooling, fixtures, and process layouts and assist engineering with design for manufacturability.
Occasionally travel to customer sites or suppliers.