Associate Manufacturing Planner

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems seeks a manufacturing-focused engineer to coordinate fabrication, assembly and installation plans in a high-precision aerostructures environment. You will work with engineering to clarify designs, develop tooling and work instructions, and ensure builds follow the approved process.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience and an engineering degree. Catia familiarity is preferred; applicants should be comfortable with continuous improvement and compliance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Experience with Catia programs.

Responsibilities

• Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans.
• Develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans.
• Defines sequences of events, creates work instructions, datasets, tooling requirements and BOMs.
• Coordinates with engineering to address producibility issues and optimization.
• Demonstrates configuration control of hardware within the build plan.
• Applies process knowledge across composites, electrical, machining, sheet metal, and structures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Engineering degree from an accredited university

Tools

Catia

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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge to develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans.
• Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material.
• Communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts. Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, addresses producibility issues, production &postproduction problems.
• Has the ability to demonstrate configuration control of the hardware, within the manufacturing build plan.
• Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 2+ years of relevant Manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Engineering degree from an accredited university
• Experience with manufacturing engineering
• Aerospace knowledge
• Experience with Catia programs

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 - Associate (Level 2): $59,950 - $91,950

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.

• 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.