CareerPlan

Spirit Defense - Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Wichita, KansasFull-time$72k–$110k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans and coordinates with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support defense and space missions.

Role type

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Builds

Defense and space hardware components

Domain

Aerospace / Defense

Required skills

Manufacturing process planning, Tooling development, Configuration control, Engineering drawing interpretation, Process optimization, Change management

Preferred skills

SAP, CATIA/ENOVIA, 3DX, Master scheduling, Composite non-metallic processes, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures

Technologies

SAP, CATIA, ENOVIA, 3DX, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Develop tooling and functional test plans, Create manufacturing work instructions and bills of material, Optimize processes and address producibility issues, Coordinate change incorporation, Demonstrate configuration control of hardware

Seniority

Mid-level IC