Associate Operations Support Specialist - Wichita KS

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a production engineering specialist to support materials and manufacturing operations on-site.

The role focuses on applying engineering principles to improve quality, cost, and process efficiency within Spirit Commercial’s aerospace environment. The successful candidate will have 3-5+ years in manufacturing or a BA with equivalent experience, strong knowledge of composites, and the ability to work across functions using Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support, or a BA with 2+ years experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of composites and manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good listening skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication and manufacturing at a high level.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in production engineering disciplines.
• Apply quality, industrial, and manufacturing engineering principles.
• Develop cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production.
• Lead and mentor in long-range technical research and guidance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

3-5+ years experience

3D modeling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

3D modeling

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Auto req ID: 483594BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

City: Wichita

State: Kansas

Job_Category: Operations

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: Boeing