Job Details

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is a n independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace . Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions .

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes

• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required

• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles

• Participates in technical research on proposed projects

• Offers guidance to manufacturing staff

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5-9+ years of related experience

• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate

• Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing

• Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support

• FSDA implementation

• 3DX capability

• Familiarity with drilling and welding hard metals

• Familiarity with composite processes and materials

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment

• Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

• Project Management experience

• Experience with MS Office Suite

• Experience with SAP

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Summary Pay Range: $ 71,750.00 - $110,000.00

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.