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Electrical Manufacturing Planner

Butler Aerospace & Defense
West Lafayette, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Location: Remote

Job ID: #72377

Pay Range: $40-55 an hour


The deadline to apply is 05/01/2026


Citizenship Requirement: US Person

Min years of experience: 5 years with bachelor’s degree in technical field, 5 years without degree.

(Candidates will typically have 5-14 years of experience)

Degree Requirements: Prefer ABET accredited Technical degree (i.e. Engineering, Engineering Technology)


Detailed Job Description:

Butler is seeking manufacturing engineers to join a team responsible for creation of process plans for military aircraft derivative or modification programs. Candidates may come from a variety of industries including aircraft, spacecraft, maritime, or weapon systems.

Preferred candidate will have experience with Boeing aircraft programs and tools. Planning work packages are produced in MESci using the BOM and CAPP modules. Experience reading electrical pin out data from WIRS data preferred. Focus of role will be on electrical installation planning, which will primarily consist of wire harness installations and related systems, however, experience in planning for structures, hydraulics, fuel, oxygen, waste water, or ECS is a plus.

This role will report to Butler project leadership and will interact primarily within the Butler team of peers, project lead, and checkers. Uniquely qualified candidates may have checking or small team leadership experience. Candidates must be able to be granted Boeing system access.

  • Desired experience includes:Experience in creation and/or revision of manufacturing process plans for aerospace assembly or installation.
  • Experience in creation and/or revision of manufacturing process plans for wire harness installation.
  • Familiarity with aerospace electrical connectors, electrical hardware, and mechanical fasteners.
  • Prior experience with Boeing processes and specifications. For example adhesives & sealants, electrical bonding & grounding, and fastener torque.
  • Prior experience with Boeing commercial aircraft: 737, 747, 777, 787.
  • Responsibilities:Creation of process plans, following plan guidance, and using templates.
  • Incorporation of check comments.
  • Opportunity for growth into Checking, or Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Opportunity for work in other areas including: structure, hydraulic, fuel, waste water, oxygen.
  • Skills:Ability to interpret engineering data, including 2D drawings and bill of material.
  • Proficient in software MESCI, CAPP, GOLDESP. Able to read data in WIRS, REDARS, IVT, ENOVIA, and CATIA.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)



Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law




Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.

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