Associate Operations Support Specialist

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a production engineer with experience in composites and manufacturing to support Spirit Commercial and Boeing programs.

The role emphasizes quality, cost-effective methods, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include applying production engineering principles, leading long-range technical research, and guiding less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• High level understanding of composites and manufacturing.
• Experience with Continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines.
• Applies principles related to quality, industrial and manufacturing engineering.
• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards and systems for production.
• Leads and participates in long-range technical research and guides junior staff.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional work

Listening skills

Composites manufacturing

Excel / PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

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

• Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines.
• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required.
• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles.
• Leads and participates in long-range technical research on proposed projects. Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3-5+ years of experience (OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience) in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
• High School Diploma or GED
• High level of understanding of composites and manufacturing
• Experience with Continuous improvement
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
• High level understanding of composite fabrication and manufacturing
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, navigate through 3-D engineering models)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing/shop floor experience
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• Understands RCCA process, can prepare a business case, process improvements

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: $59,450 - $91,150

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.