2026 Entry Level - Manufacturing Engineer

2026 Entry Level /- Manufacturing Engineer Description JOB SUMMARY: To analyze product designs of 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/. Conducts methods and systems studies to improve effectiveness in manufacturing support areas/. Researches, improves and cost justifies manufacturing techniques, processes, and procedures to reduce costs while maintaining schedules and improving the product/. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build/-plan methodology and gives input/feedback on associated design criteria; analyzes engineering design to determine manufacturability of components and assemblies * Determines manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job/-level installation; authors and maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions * Develops learning curve and actual hour projections for new program production incorporation; analyzes actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations * Creates Manufacturing Bill of Material /(MBOM/) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities * Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action /(RCCA/) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications, and processes * Analyzes/Interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications and issues engineering change requests /(ECR/) to improve or eliminate manufacturing issues in sustaining production operations * Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions; maintains current production area layouts and equipment locations per defined process standards * Works with cross/-functional personnel to analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training * Identifies, justifies, and implements new technology and manufacturing techniques to improve safety/ergonomics, reduce manufacturing cost /(labor, material, inventory, scrap/), and improve product/process quality * Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities; utilizes Lean/CI methodologies to lead, implement, and track improvements and to conduct check and adjust activities to verify sustainment Qualifications EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree required in: o Manufacturing Engineering o Industrial Engineering o Systems Engineering o Manufacturing Engineering Technology o Another related field QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience in machining discipline and machine shop standards processes is preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical and problem/-solving skills * Collaborates and easily gets along in team/-based environments * Strong mechanical aptitude * Excellent organizational skills * Computer Proficiency /(MS Office, CAD, etc/./) 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/. 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/. 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: 03/03/2026, 11:30:59 AM Job Number: 339907

Created: 2026-04-02