Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Pay Rate: $35.00-38.00/hour
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46241
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: M-F, Onsite
Employment Type: Direct, Full Benefits
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support legacy and reactivation aerospace engine programs through a highly collaborative engineering support environment. This role will provide manufacturing process expertise, production support, project coordination, and cross-functional engineering collaboration to ensure program objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments and possess strong problem-solving, process improvement, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for legacy and reactivation engine programs.
*Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
*Support production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
*Coordinate engineering activities across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.
*Support project and program execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
*Partner with purchasing and supply chain teams to resolve material and production challenges.
*Respond to engineering support requests in a fast-paced production environment.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational and program goals.
Required Qualifications:
*Bachelor”s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
*3 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
*Experience supporting manufacturing operations within aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated & complex industries.
*Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production support, and engineering documentation practices.
*Proficiency with standard engineering and manufacturing systems and tools.
*Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
*Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
*Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience supporting aerospace propulsion, turbine engine, or similar complex mechanical systems.
*Familiarity with legacy products, sustainment programs, or production reactivation initiatives.
*Project management or program management experience.
*Experience working with supply chain, procurement, or materials management teams.
*Knowledge of military and commercial aerospace manufacturing requirements.
*Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
*Understanding of lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
*Work on highly visible aerospace and defense programs.
*Collaborate with experienced engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
*Contribute to the sustainment and reactivation of critical products and platforms.
*Gain exposure to project management, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.
Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $35.00-38.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your Application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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