Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,650 - 109,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Kansas Aviation tax credit eligibility

Job summary

A major aerospace manufacturer in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate manufacturing and tooling plans. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of engineering systems, and experience with manufacturing techniques. This position offers a rewarding salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to develop and guide the manufacturing plan.
• Implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Use process engineering principles.
• Develop requirements for assembly and tooling.
• Perform trade and cost studies.

Skills

Engineering Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Process Engineering

Design Interpretation

Knowledge of Manufacturing Techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

Working Knowledge of CATIA

Education

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan


• Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design


• Uses process engineering principles and techniques


• Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations


• Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams


• Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited engineering program


• 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers


• Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.


• Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills


• Practical engineering knowledge


• Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes


• Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook


• Working knowledge of CATIA

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.