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Associate Advance Product Development and Research Engineer

Wichita, Kansas💼 Full-time💰 $75,550–$75,550🗓 2026-04-09 → 2026-09-14

Core

Research and develop automated machining and manufacturing technologies for metallic aerostructures, bridging lab experiments to factory floor implementation for commercial and defense projects.

Role type

Associate R&D Manufacturing Engineer (Automation & Machining)

Builds

Experimental fabrication technologies, automated manufacturing processes, and optimized metallic component solutions for aerospace systems.

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing, metallic fabrication, automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

automation and fabrication technology, discrete and continuous model simulations, manufacturing environment experience, CATIA/CAD, technical drawing interpretation, material properties analysis, quality engineering specifications

Preferred skills

US Security Clearance, hard metal machining, high temperature alloys, automated systems application, metallurgical concepts, Visual Components, Catia V5, cross-functional project management

Technologies

CATIA, Visual Components, Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, Office 365

Responsibilities

Design and implement experimental fabrication technologies, evaluate automated processes for manufacturing systems, analyze materials and assembly processes for aero structures, coordinate cost and time savings initiatives, apply material properties and design allowables to fabrication projects

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC

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