Engineering Manager

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 131,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Engineering Manager to guide advanced technology development and partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams. This on-site role focuses on keeping production moving safely while meeting customer and design requirements.

You will lead a cross-functional engineering group, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with the broader Spirit Commercial objectives and industry standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• 2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs advanced technology development/engineering organization.
• Oversees budgets and resource plans for the organization and development projects.
• Defines future factory vision, and strategy.
• Interfaces with internal/external customers and suppliers to define priorities and remove roadblocks.
• Manages performance plans and evaluates employee progress.
• Ensures product development meets life-cycle requirements and customer design needs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Aerospace industry experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

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, 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.

Boeing-Wichita is seeking a Engineering Manager to join their team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you'll guide the resolution of complex technical issues, partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, and help keep production moving safely while meeting customer and design requirements. If you are a collaborative leader who can turn engineering challenges into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities

• Leads and directs advanced technology development/engineering organization
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and practices and determines resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans
• Oversees and manage budgets of the organization and development projects
• Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
• Defines future factory vision, and strategy
• Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans
• Interfaces with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblocks elimination

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 5+ years of related engineering experience
• 2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Stress engineering/stress analysis experience
• Stress Engineering Management background
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
• Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
• Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
• Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
• Exceptional time management skills
• Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry

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: $130,600 - $200,200

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.