• Liaison Engineer

    Actalent (Wichita, KS)


    Job Title: Liaison Engineer - Aerospace Engineering

    Job Description

    As a Liaison Engineer, you will serve as a vital member of the Material Review Board (MRB) in an aerospace production or pre-production environment. Your role involves representing the entirety of Engineering, formulating, analyzing, substantiating, and documenting dispositions for production non-conformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning non-conformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid-paced production schedules.

    + Apply knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined/sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration.

    + Act decisively and communicate effectively while demonstrating innovation and resourcefulness in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments.

    + Employ systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and resolve production problems.

    + Investigate root causes and recommend resolutions to design discrepancies.

    + Manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of MRB/Liaison experience with metallic primary structures.

    + Material review and liaison engineering skills.

    + Clearance required.

    + Proficiency in process improvement and engineering.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 8-12 years of experience with a degree from an ABET accredited program.

    + Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.

    + Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.

    + Experience with composite materials in design.

    + Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs.

    + Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents and engineering repair design.

    + Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability and resolve component performance problems.

    + Knowledge of production and design processes, including aircraft industry standard repair methods.

    + Ability to develop innovative revisions to design and manufacture of various components.

    + Skill in initiating design and process changes.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position operates in an engineering office setting with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.