Entry-level Operations Support Specialist

BOEING; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Production Process Engineer to guide build plans, apply industry best practices, and develop labor-hour estimates for new bids. The role supports production engineering and quality disciplines across cross-functional teams.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop cost-effective methods, and coordinate with engineering, lean, tooling, and operations to drive robust manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• High level of understanding in manufacturing / factory process flows.
• Experience with Continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and navigate through 3-D engineering models).
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience and willingness to learn.
• Understands RCCA (root cause corrective action) process and can prepare a business case.

Responsibilities

• As the operation process expert, this role provides guidance to the build plan including methods and techniques, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
• Responsible for keeping up with industry best practices and implementing them within operations.
• Develop labor hour estimates as well as tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals.
• Develop solutions for quality issues and utilize RCCA quality tools to solve problems.
• 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.
• Leads and participates in long-range technical research on proposed projects.
• Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff and operations mechanics.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and modeling

Lean and Six Sigma

RCCA understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

3-D engineering models

SAP

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 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:

• As the operation process expert, this role provides guidance to the build plan including methods and techniques, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
• Responsible for keeping up with industry best practices and implementing them within operations.
• Develop labor hour estimates as well as tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals
• Develop solutions for quality issues and utilize RCCA quality tools to solve problems
• 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. Teams to coordinate with include Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations
• 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 staffand operations mechanics

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High level of understanding in manufacturing / factory process flows
• Experience with Continuous improvement
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and navigate through 3-D engineering models)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing/shop floor experience
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• Understands RCCA (root cause corrective action ) process, can prepare a business case, process improvements

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.

Union:

This is a union represented position.

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: $47,600 - $72,950

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:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §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.