Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians, guide complex technical resolutions, and ensure safe, compliant production while meeting design requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering groups to drive design development, process improvements, and technology insertions across aerospace components and programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization: Design, implement, and improve material processing operations.
• Technical Evaluation: Assess material properties to select suitable processing methods.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure processes meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Project & Budget Management: Plan and monitor milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Team Leadership: Lead engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration and safety.
• Innovation: Research new technologies to enhance efficiency and product performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program, fabrication, and engineering teams.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and other organizations to drive project priorities.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

2+ years technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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, we invite you to apply to this role.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities:

• Process Development & Optimization: Design, implement, and improve material processing operations using engineering frameworks and methodologies
• Technical Evaluation: Assess material properties and characteristics to select the most suitable processing methods for specific applications
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure processes meet quality management system requirements, regulatory standards, and customer specifications
• Project & Budget Management: Plan and execute projects, monitor milestones, and manage budgets, staffing, and performance metrics
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a team of engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration, inclusive culture, and safe work environments
• Innovation: Research new technologies, industry trends, and equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and product performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program, fabrication, and engineering leaders on design development, supply chain activities, and technology insertions
• 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):

• Materials and Processes experience
• Materials and Processes 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.