Industrial Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita is seeking an industrial engineer to analyze and improve production flows, layouts, and capacity utilization across our aerostructures operations.

You will develop time standards, support cost control studies, and help implement optimized processes in a union environment. A ABET-accredited engineering degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, with senior-level opportunities available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and designs workflow to improve efficiencies and product flow.
• Establishes safety measures and may manage training programs.
• Conducts cost control, cost reduction, and inventory studies to optimize flow.
• Develops time standards and standard work for operations.
• Uses analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool utilization, and line balancing.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Capacity analysis

Facility layout

Production improvements

Microsoft Office

IE Tools

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

IE Tools

Microsoft Excel

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:

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel and optimization of product flow
• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. Based on these studies, develops and implements optimized product flow
• May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities
• Develops and provides time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes
• Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program, with preference to Industrial Engineering degree
• 2+ years of related engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment
• Composite experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skill level
• Knowledge of IE Tools used in production such as capacity analysis, facility layout, production improvements, etc.

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 (Associate - Level 2): $71,650 - $109,800

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 3): $85,600 - $131,200

Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 4): $105,400 - $161,600

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.