Aerospace Quality Leader – First‑Level Manager

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a quality leader to direct cross-functional quality teams and align processes with customer requirements across assembly, fabrication and supply chain.

You will interface with internal groups, suppliers, customers and regulators to define, evaluate, and communicate project priorities through all phases of the product lifecycle. The role requires 5+ years in quality, 3+ years in leadership, QMS and aerospace experience, RCCA, and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality discipline.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment.
• Functional inspection experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Support multiple functions such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain.
• Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA).
• Project management.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality leadership.
• Establishes and administers policies, processes, and quality measures.
• Interfaces with internal/external teams to align on project priorities across lifecycle.
• Sets vision, quality policies, and drives process improvements and prevention.
• Educates and coaches customers, suppliers, and staff on quality policies.
• Provides cross-functional leadership and quality technical expertise.
• Manages program quality requirements and customer alignment; oversees acceptance and cadence.
• Manages quality resources.
• Manages root cause and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality Management System (QMS)

Aerospace manufacturing

Project management

SAP

MS Office

Functional inspection

RCCA

Multitasking

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMM

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a quality leader to direct cross-functional quality teams and align processes with customer requirements across assembly, fabrication and supply chain.

You will interface with internal groups, suppliers, customers and regulators to define, evaluate, and communicate project priorities through all phases of the product lifecycle. The role requires 5+ years in quality, 3+ years in leadership, QMS and aerospace experience, RCCA, and project management.