Manufacturing Engineer – Chemical/Materials Engineering

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The manufacturing engineer’s role is to provide direct engineering support for the repair and overhaul operations area to ensure that the production area has proper documentation and tooling. Act as a liaison between operations and quality, development engineering, and tooling to ensure that the production area has everything required to perform maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret technical blueprints

• Enable the business to accept new parts or new damage type for repair, thus expanding company’s capability list and portfolio

• Work to improve the manufacturing process to improve quality and reduce cycle time

• Assist with operations training and implementation of new products and processes as they are introduced

• Assist Quality dept in identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions

• Develop tools for design and fabrication processing

• Vet new processes to determine feasibility and cost

• Lead RCCA efforts to drive root cause and corrective action

• Lead improvement efforts with a mixed discipline team to drive waste out of internal processes, improving cycle times and maintaining quality

• Provide training for both equipment and processes to operations and engineering employees

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical writing expertise

• Requires self-starter skills and the ability to investigate the problem statement for each condition, part, and proposed solution

• Ability to thrive in a team environment that requires peer reviews and cross-functional sharing of info

• Technical and operational understanding of various maintenance operation processing techniques, and mechanical systems

• Knowledgeable in computer applications relating to the job including, Microsoft Office Suite, CAD/CAM software, and other aerospace applications

• Project management skills including the ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver timely results

• Able to run analytical justifications through hand calculations. FEA software experience is a plus

• Understanding of production processes, OEM manual data, and proper use of GD&T

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

• Good communication skills including written and verbal

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. if a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 02/05/2026, 7:55:06 AM
Job Number: 335816