Associate Operations Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a seasoned manufacturing professional to drive process improvements and machine fabrication expertise. You will lead cross-functional teams, coach frontline staff, and apply Six Sigma/Lean concepts to reduce variation and defects.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and ability to read complex drawings. Union environment and total rewards apply; located in Wichita, KS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Strong communication skills; align leadership on objectives and coach frontline teams.
• Experience with Continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to read and intercept drawings/blueprints related to machining.
• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau and Smartsheet for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in machine fabrication disciplines.
• Apply quality and process improvement principles and coordinate with other functions.
• Assist, track and measure projects to improve processes and quality with data.
• Use statistics to drive manufacturing improvements and reduce defects.

Skills

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Active listening

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Smartsheet

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 machine fabrication disciplines.
• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality, process improvement, and machine fabrication functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required.
• Responsible for assisting, tracking, and measuring projects devised to improve processes, promote quality, reduce SR&R, etc. developed with strong problem statements, driven by data, and proven effective by measurable and sustainable improvements.
• Utilize statistics and data to drive manufacturing improvements, minimize process variations, and identify and remove causes of defects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience (OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience) in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
• Strong communication skills; aligning senior leadership on strategic objectives while effectively coaching frontline teams to execute them
• Experience with Continuous improvement
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
• High level understanding of machine fabrication and manufacturing
• High level understanding of reading and intercepting drawings/blueprints related to machining
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and Smartsheet

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. “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.