Process Engineer - Wichita, KS

About the position

The Process Engineer role will contribute to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities and/or difficult technical objectives of the fuselage assembly for the FLRAA aircraft. The Process Engineer understands advanced manufacturing technical principles, theories and concepts to develop innovative technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems and tools. Working under general direction, the individual possesses unique engineering knowledge in specialty and advanced manufacturing technical areas. Represents Production Engineering as technical contact on projects, programs and/or cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate materials and fasteners in relation to design, assembly, and safety of the aircraft.
• Perform failure analysis to support engineering and production activities throughout the organization.
• Provide technical support to internal operations, quality, planning, engineering and suppliers as needed.
• Review design concepts and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and producibility.
• Prepare test plans and test reports to support all activities regarding design, manufacturing, assembly and operational items.
• Coordinate cross functionally to develop, revise and maintain engineering specifications.
• Participate in Corrective Action Board (CAB) meetings drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• Participate and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives (safety, quality, schedule, cost).
• Provide technical support to customer service, field engineers, and other necessary functions.
• Participate in development and improvement in test processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science / Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relative technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or relative airframe or aircraft structures experience.
• Hands-on experience with fuselage assembly preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to host plant tours / facility tours with MVP customers, management, peers, and others as needed.
• Able to support Manufacturing on as needed basis during overtime hours.

Benefits

• Monday-Thursday 4x10 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.