Associate Industrial Engineer

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-represented position

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyze operations and design efficient workflow across manufacturing facilities.

You will lead projects with a focus on continuous improvement, develop time standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize capacity and product flow. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited), 2+ years in industrial engineering, and strong communication across leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of IE tools and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience leading projects/teams with a CI focus.
• Excellent communication across leadership levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design sequence of operations to improve plant efficiency and product flow.
• Establish accident prevention measures and training programs for personnel.
• Study cost control, inventory, and production records; optimize product flow.
• Assist facilities engineers in planning and design of facilities.
• Develop time standards and standard work for operations.
• Apply capacity analysis, tool utilization, and line balancing.
• Perform trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Tools

Capacity analysis

Theory of constraints

Waste elimination

Production improvements

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit 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. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel and optimization of product flow.
• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. Based on these studies, develops and implements optimized product flow.
• May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.
• Develops and provides time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes.
• Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing.
• Performs trend analysis of shop performance measures to identify opportunities for improvements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 2+ years of experience in industrial engineering
• Knowledge of IE Tools used in production including capacity analysis, theory of constraints, waste elimination, production improvements
• Experience leading projects and project teams with a continuous improvement focus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Project Management

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: $71,650 - $109,800

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.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.