CareerPlan

Mid-Level Aerospace Manufacturing Production Specialist

Wichita, KansasFull-time$71k–$111k2026-08-17 → 2026-10-18

Core

Operation process expert guiding build plans, methods, techniques, and sequences for commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components) using composite and aluminum manufacturing.

Role type

Mid-level manufacturing production specialist (production engineering)

Builds

Commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components)

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing (Sheet Metal assembly, composite and aluminum)

Required skills

Sheet Metal assembly, production engineering, quality engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, labor hour estimation, tooling concepts, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred skills

RCCA, Project Management, SAP, MES, fabrication/assembly sequencing, drilling and fastening, continuous improvement

Technologies

SAP, MES, MS Office

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on build plans including methods, techniques, sequences, tool plans, and layouts; implement industry best practices; develop labor hour estimates and tooling/build concepts for proposals; apply quality, industrial, and manufacturing engineering principles; lead long-range technical research; guide less experienced staff.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC