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Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Wichita, Kansas💼 Full-time💰 $85,600–$85,600🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-23

Core

Develops and guides manufacturing and tooling plans, implements advanced manufacturing technologies, and improves processes for defense and space missions.

Role type

Mid-level manufacturing engineer

Builds

Defense and space systems components

Domain

Aerospace / Defense manufacturing

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Process engineering, trade studies, cost analysis, 2D/3D design interpretation, metallic & composite manufacturing techniques, assembly planning, tooling simulation

Preferred skills

Continuous Improvement methodologies, customer/supplier interface, practical engineering knowledge, Microsoft Suite proficiency

Technologies

2D/3D design platforms

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop program manufacturing and tooling plans; Identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies; Perform trade and cost studies; Lead integrated product and process teams.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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