Fabrication Manager

BOEING; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Total rewards package

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a manufacturing leader to oversee teams across multiple disciplines and drive improvements in delivery, cost, safety, and quality.

You will align staffing, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and enhance performance. The role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing with strong leadership and cross-functional experience, including flexibility for 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining in a manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional groups.
• Flexibility to work 2nd, 3rd, or alternate work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Collaborate with support functions on statements of work and communicate with internal customers to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques to develop efficient solutions for fabrication challenges.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal and external customers for planning and resolution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace

Manufacturing

Cross-functional

Shift work

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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

• Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience
• Prior experience working with cross-functional groups
• Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related field
• Experience leading projects while managing schedules, budgets, and operational objectives
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and managing collective bargaining agreements

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: $71,150 - $109,100

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. : Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.