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2026 Entry Level \- Experimental Manufacturing Engineer

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To analyze product designs of moderately complex parts and assemblies to determine the manufacturability of components, assemblies and tooling and/or provides technical guidance in the solution of manufacturing customer related difficulties or improvements\.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Responsible for the creation of the necessary tool, equipment and manufacturing engineering required to fabricate and assemble all major aircraft components and highly complex systems in accordance with product engineering design specifications\.

+ Perform the preliminary planning and determines the tool and equipment needs to build major or complex components for new aircraft designs which may be further planned by lower classification manufacturing engineers and planners\.

+ Assess on a continuing basis all experimental and/or manufacturing processes and operations utilized on assigned projects and recommends re\-planning as appropriate\.

+ Determine the most economical manufacturing methods and processes in accordance with experimental or production requirements, product quality expected, machine tools, tooling, plant facilities and personnel available to perform the job\.

+ Accurately develops flat patterns from CADAM and CATIA models\.

+ Conduct re\-planning operations required by changes to major or complex components\.

+ Estimate initial time standards and prepares tooling estimates for fabrication and rework of parts and assemblies\.

+ Perform liaison with engineering, tooling, fabrication and assembly departments to interpret manufacturing planning or tool and equipment requirements and to provide for necessary tool and/or part rework\.

+ Follows\-up on required corrective action to ensure tool and/or part suitability\.

+ Perform necessary research to maintain and exercise a working knowledge of new manufacturing processes and techniques\.

+ Screen and check planning work prepared by lower classification engineers and planners assigned to same projects\.

+ Prepare periodic activity and status reports and performs special assignments as required\.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor's Degree in:

- Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

- Manufacturing Engineering

- Other related fields

+ Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Demonstrates the ability to teach and lead others with the flexibility to effectively participate in a team environment\.

+ Strong organizational, time, priority setting and project management skills

+ Sharp eye for detail

+ Great analytical and problem\-solving skills

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U\.S\. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F\-1 students and J\-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship\.

+ Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws\.  If a position requires access to information controlled under U\.S\. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information \.

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\.

**Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\.

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:** Entry Job

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 09/01/2025, 12:01:00 AM

**Job Number:** 333756