This senior design project, sponsored by Pursuit Aerospace in Eastford, CT, focuses on the development of a compact “right-size” machine used to accurately shape and install the leading and trailing edges of aircraft engine stator vanes. Stator vanes are stationary aerodynamic components located in the compressor and turbine sections of gas-turbine engines. Their role is to guide and condition airflow between rotating stages, which improves pressure rise, flow direction, and overall engine efficiency. Because vane performance is highly dependent on surface geometry, the leading and trailing edge radii must be manufactured within extremely tight tolerances to maintain smooth airflow and ensure long-term engine reliability. To meet these requirements, our team is designing a manufacturing method that uses a diamond-tipped dresser to grind a precision groove into a grinding wheel. The groove profile matches the exact geometry of the vane’s leading and trailing edges. Once dressed, the grinding wheel functions as a form tool. When a stator vane is passed through the groove, the wheel transfers the required edge radius directly onto the airfoil surface. This approach is intended to improve consistency, reduce setup variation, and support repeatable high-volume production. The overall machine design follows right-sizing principles, meaning it is engineered to be only as large and complex as necessary to perform the operation. This helps minimize material usage, reduce manufacturing cost, and simplify integration into existing production environments.