Engineering - Manager

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 130,600 - 200,200; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the organization, set direction, and ensure delivery of complex aerospace programs. You will oversee budgets, lifecycle requirements, and cross-functional collaboration with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes mentoring, risk management, and driving performance improvements across engineering teams in a high-precision aerospace environment.

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

• Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team.
• Establish processes, policies, and practices and determine resource requirements.
• Oversee and manage budgets of the organization and development projects.
• Understand full life cycle requirements for product development.
• Work with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans.
• Interface with internal/external customers and suppliers to define priorities and approvals.
• Mentor engineers to enhance skills and support career trajectories.
• Identify and drive to closure technical risks or opportunities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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 opportunities 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.

Location

Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities

• Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and practices and determines resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans
• Oversee and manage budgets of the organization and development projects
• Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
• 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
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers within your team to enhance skills and assist in their desired career trajectory
• Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with your program

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• Stress Engineering/Stress Analysis experience
• Stress Engineering Management background
• Strong leadership skills and 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
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is 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

At Boeing, 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. The Boeing Company also provides 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.

Export Control Requirements

• 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.