Associate Manufacturing Planner

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,950 - 91,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Wichita, Kansas, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to implement and improve manufacturing plans. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, with preferred qualifications including a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering. Initiatives include working with engineering teams to enhance design concepts and applying process knowledge in manufacturing. Competitive pay and benefits will be provided, focusing on market conditions and experience, with a salary range of $59,950 – $91,950.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of composite non-metallic processes, electrical/electronics, machining, and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Implement manufacturing plans coordinating with various teams.
• Develop tooling and test plans for manufacturing.
• Communicate with engineering on design concepts.
• Demonstrate configuration control within build plans.
• Apply process knowledge across various manufacturing areas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Engineering knowledge

Aerospace knowledge

Experience with Catia

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Engineering degree from an accredited university

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 for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement fabrications, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans.
• Define sequences of events, develop text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material using the established manufacturing process flow.
• Communicate with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts, coordinate change incorporation, optimize processes, and address producibility, production and post‑production problems.
• Demonstrate configuration control of hardware within the manufacturing build plan.
• Apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: composite non‑metallic, electrical/electronics, machining, sheet metal, systems and structures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• 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. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent. Elements include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, and eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away from work. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, 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.