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Manufacturing Engineer 1

Companye95460cb-a685-45c6-99ea-7ca0b71dda2c
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. Vertically integrated with six strategic locations, we have widespread capabilities to serve expanding industry needs in many high-growth aerospace and defense platforms. Specializing in complex composite assemblies for the aerospace industry, Applied Composites has a long history of providing customer satisfaction by focusing on continuous improvement processes that help reduce time and cost. Our aerospace composite manufacturing capabilities are among the best in the industry.
About the Role

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Engineer 1, Manufacturing who provides expertise in improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products. Contributes to improving fabrication processes that can directly impact the sustaining and growth efforts of operations. Participates in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

  • Provides expertise in developing engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Applied Composites products
  • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and practices to make judgments
  • Effectively exchanges straightforward technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding
  • Participates in the team's design and development work for new products
  • Contributes to improving processes that can directly impact the growth efforts of operations
  • Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


 Job Specifications:
 
 Education:  
Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience:  0 - 2 years of relevant experience
 Skills:

  • Excellent ability to apply a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
  • Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools


 
Benefits:
 
 At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Key Skills
Manufacturing engineeringProblem solvingLean manufacturingSix sigmaContinuous improvementTechnical communicationMicrosoft officeDatabase managementComposite componentsAerospace engineeringSupply chainProcess improvement
Categories
ManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityAccident insuranceCritical illness insuranceBasic life insuranceSupplemental life insuranceEmployee assistance planRetirement savingsRetirement matchingTuition reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer will develop engineering solutions to improve the production of composite components and participate in new product design. They will also contribute to process improvements and support supply chain integration within the manufacturing environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
381
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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