Aerospace Industrial Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,650 - 131,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union represented

Drug Free Workplace

Kansas tax credit

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking Associate and Mid-Level Industrial Engineers to optimize manufacturing processes for advanced aerostructures.

You will analyze workflow, balance lines, and implement data-driven improvements to safety, quality, cost, and delivery outcomes. Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams, you will leverage Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and advanced Excel to drive KPIs and continuous improvement across high-rate aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of related industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Workflow Optimization: Analyze and design sequence of operations to improve efficiencies in plant facilities, equipment layouts, and material handling.
• Product Flow: Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel while optimizing product flow using Value Stream Mapping.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and waste elimination using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Work Measurement: Conduct time and motion studies to develop, maintain, and provide accurate time standards and standard work instructions.
• Capacity & Balancing: Use analytical tools for capacity analysis and line balancing; manage constraints and equipment utilization.
• Data Analytics: Develop and track KPIs regarding labor efficiency, machine utilization, and production throughput.

Skills

Advanced Excel

AutoCAD

Tableau/Power BI

ERP/MRP (SAP)

AS9100 familiarity

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

ABET-accredited Industrial/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Tableau

Power BI

SAP ERP/MRP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking Associate and Mid-Level Industrial Engineers to optimize manufacturing processes for advanced aerostructures.

You will analyze workflow, balance lines, and implement data-driven improvements to safety, quality, cost, and delivery outcomes. Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams, you will leverage Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and advanced Excel to drive KPIs and continuous improvement across high-rate aerospace