Advanced Metals and Fabrication Research Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,550 - 115,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flex spending accounts

Kansas state tax credit eligibility

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita is looking for a Metals and Fabrication Research Engineer to support both commercial and defense research projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation and fabrication technology and strong knowledge of metal additive manufacturing.

This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to guide technical solutions from lab to factory floor and requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

At Spirit AeroSystems, we offer a competitive salary range between $75,550 and $115,850 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of related experience with automation and fabrication technology.
• Knowledge and experience with metal additive technology.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of aerospace mechanical/structural component fabrication.
• Industrialize and scale additive metal manufacturing processes.
• Review engineering drawings for part conformance.

Skills

Metal additive technology

Strong communication skills

Metal fabrication knowledge

Experience with CATIA

Automation and fabrication technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

3D modeling software

Job description

Overview

This role is at Boeing Wichita, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting both Boeing Wichita's Commercial and Defense Business Units. Boeing Wichita 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. Boeing Wichita Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Boeing Wichita Defense supports a wide variety of defense focused projects for numerous defense customers, with an emphasis on aerostructures.

The Advanced Metals Research & Technology team is looking for a Metals and Fabrication Research Engineer with fabrication and research experience to support multiple commercial and defense research and development projects. In this role you will work with engineering teams, materials & process teams, and program teams, to collaboratively guide technical solutions from the lab to the factory floor.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of aerospace mechanical/structural component fabrication technologies to support metallic fabrication research and development strategies and plans.
• Industrialize and scale additive metal manufacturing processes for new aerostructure applications, with a focus on high temperature metal alloys.
• Define engineering requirements, qualification plans, and compliance approaches upfront for design for metal additive manufacturing and advanced welding technologies.
• Support multi‑functional teams in the above effort, coordinate the identification and capture of cost and time savings, and assist in strategic technology planning.
• Develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, processing methods, and quality engineering specifications and standards to metallic fabrication projects.
• Review engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in‑service problems.
• Implement concepts and designs, analyze prototype systems, equipment, and processes, and verify compliance with customer requirements, company policy, procedures and guidelines, and governmental regulations.
• Assist with trade studies for design and/or process alternatives.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of related experience with automation and fabrication technology.
• Knowledge and experience with metal additive technology and welding technology (electron beam, laser beam, friction stir, etc).
• 2 to 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with fabrication and machining with high temperature metal alloys.
• Experience with CATIA or other equivalent CAD programs.
• Engineering and technical drawing interpretation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, procedures and specifications.
• Experience in cross‑functional project management.
• Experience with hard metal machining, high temperature alloys.
• Experience using 3D modeling software slicing software for additive manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience with metal additive manufacturing technologies including laser powder bed fusion and various direct energy deposition processes.
• Understanding of metallurgical terminology and concepts.
• Experience with Catia V5 highly preferred.
• Experience working with a multi‑functional team on technical manufacturing projects.
• Experience working in a research and development environment.
• Ability to take initiative and seek creative metallic fabrication solutions.

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: $75,550 - $115,850

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.