Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-Level, or Senior)

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, on-site, seeks an experienced engineer to guide program manufacturing and tooling plans. You will identify advanced technologies, improve processes for type designs, and apply process engineering to meet production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET) and 5+ years’ manufacturing experience, with skills in tool selection, cross-functional collaboration, and problem solving. Union environment with comprehensive rewards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes and selecting tooling to meet specs.
• Led cross-functional problem-solving and provided production support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply to guide program plan.
• Identify advanced manufacturing tech and improve processes for design support.
• Apply process engineering principles and techniques.
• Develop and guide assembly tooling simulations and configurations.
• Perform trade and cost studies and lead integrated teams.
• Apply knowledge in composites, electricals, machining, sheet metal, or systems.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Manufacturing processes

Tooling selection

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CATIA

SAP

Microsoft Office

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

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan
• Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design
• Uses process engineering principles and techniques
• Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations
• Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams
• Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 5+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience with managing projects within a manufacturing production enviroment.
• Has experience Designing manufacturing processes and selecting tooling/components to meet product specifications and production goals.
• Led cross-functional problem-solving efforts and provided daily production engineering support to ensure efficient operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Senior (Level 4): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with implementation of automation applications in industrial settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers
• Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.
• Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2D and 3D design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
• Creating and maintaining production control documents.
• Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes.
• Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CATIA and SAP.

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 - 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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.