Aerospace Engineering Manager — On-Site Wichita Lead Team

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 131,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians, guide complex technical resolutions, and ensure safe, compliant production while meeting design requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering groups to drive design development, process improvements, and technology insertions across aerospace components and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• 2+ years of related technical management/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization: Design, implement, and improve material processing operations.
• Technical Evaluation: Assess material properties to select suitable processing methods.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure processes meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Project & Budget Management: Plan and monitor milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Team Leadership: Lead engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration and safety.
• Innovation: Research new technologies to enhance efficiency and product performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program, fabrication, and engineering teams.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and other organizations to drive project priorities.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

2+ years technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians, guide complex technical resolutions, and ensure safe, compliant production while meeting design requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering groups to drive design development, process improvements, and technology insertions across aerospace components and programs.