Fabrication Manager

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Senior Manufacturing Leader to oversee multiple manufacturing disciplines and drive continuous improvement across on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity.

Lead staffing, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and supply chain. The role requires extensive leadership experience in aerospace/manufacturing and flexibility to work second or third shifts, with SAP and MS Office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience with cross-functional groups.
• Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts.

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

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace Industry

Cross-functional

Machining

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

Qualifications

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.