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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials process engineer in Wichita, KS is $82,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $92,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a materials process engineer?

A Materials Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and improves manufacturing processes involving materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. They work to enhance material properties, ensure product quality, and increase production efficiency. Their responsibilities often include process design, troubleshooting, testing, and collaborating with other engineering teams to meet performance and cost requirements.

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As a Materials Process Engineer, you can expect to work on projects that involve developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting production processes for a variety of materials, such as metals, polymers, ceramics, or composites. Your daily tasks may include analyzing process data, conducting experiments, collaborating with production and quality teams, and implementing improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency. You might also be responsible for overseeing new material trials, documenting process changes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on problem solving and teamwork, making each day unique and engaging.

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To thrive as a Materials Process Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science or engineering, problem-solving abilities, and practical experience with manufacturing processes, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CAD software, process simulation tools, statistical analysis programs, and certifications such as Six Sigma are highly valuable. Strong communication, project management, and teamwork skills help Materials Process Engineers excel in collaborative, fast-paced environments. These competencies are critical to optimizing production quality, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

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Infographic showing various Materials Process Engineer job openings in Wichita, KS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,323 per year, or $39.6 per hour.

Associate Material Review Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, KS • On-site

$76K - $116K/yr

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Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.


Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, asmembers of the Material Review Board (MRB), in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment.
  • Requires the capabilities to formulate,analyze, substantiate and document dispositions for production nonconformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements.
  • Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules.
  • This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined /sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals,advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration.
  • MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her roll in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments.
  • Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of productionproblems.
  • Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies.
  • Has the ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Must have completed an Engineering degree from an ABET accredited and/or Washington Accord recognized college/university.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University
  • 2+ years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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
  • Ability to manage projects and to lead and participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering initiatives.
  • Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison.
  • Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems.
  • Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods.
  • Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
  • Skill in the initiation of design and process changes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and to demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness.
  • Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $76,250 - $116,900

Compensation Note:

Employees in this position may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with holding delegated authority.

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