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Spirit Defense - Entry-level Tool Engineer

Wichita, Kansas💼 Full-time💰 $60,750–$60,750🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-23

Core

Design and support airplane manufacturing tools including access equipment, handling systems, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, and drill equipment for defense and space missions.

Role type

Entry-level Tool Engineer

Builds

Manufacturing tooling deliverables (master tooling, computer-generated tooling, flat pattern layouts) and digital database models for fabrication.

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Defense

Required skills

Stress analysis, mechanics of materials, structural analysis, numerical control (NC) data preparation, process improvement, cost studies, jig and fixturing methods, automated drilling systems, part handling, statistical process control

Preferred skills

3D printing, CAD (CATIA, NX, Siemens), structural analysis software (NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP), SAP

Technologies

CATIA V5/V6, NX, 3DX, Siemens, NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, SAP

Responsibilities

Develop tool designs with concept, structural/mechanical analysis, and compliance definition; resolve fabrication process concerns; create detailed fabrication instructions and computer-generated models; monitor quality via statistical process control; interface with production and manufacturing engineering.

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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