Entry-level Material Review Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-represented

Total Rewards package

Health insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Material Review Engineer to join the MRB team. You will disposition nonconformances under FAR/OEM requirements and support production by applying knowledge of machined parts, composites, and assemblies.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to maintain quality in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or will have completed by July 31, 2027.
• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the MRB within an aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• Dispositions for production nonconformances following FAR and OEM requirements.
• Use independent authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft components and systems.
• Apply knowledge of machined parts, weldments, composites, and large assemblies.
• Investigate root causes and recommend design/disposition improvements.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive engineering initiatives.

Skills

MRB experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Dispositions for nonconformances

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, as members of the Material Review Board (MRB), in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment
• Requires the capabilities to formulate,analyze, substantiate and document dispositions for production nonconformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements
• Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules
• This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined/sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration
• MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her roll in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments
• Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of production problems
• Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies
• Ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or will have completed required degree by July 31st, 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred
• Experience with composite materials in design
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems
• Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration
• Skill in the initiation of design and process changes
• Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and to demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness
• Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum

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: $63,750 - $97,750

Compensation & Premium Eligibility:

Employees in this role may also become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with delegated authority

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. for more information on the tax credit.