Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Kansas seeks a production engineering leader to manage manufacturing engineers, technicians and planners. You will develop and execute policies, coordinate with design, manufacturing and suppliers, and drive build plans with root-cause analysis to meet program deadlines.

Strong leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role emphasizes developing teams, enforcing process standards, and delivering safe, efficient manufacturing solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, decisive action, and innovative thinking.
• Knowledge of business and production metrics, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read blueprints, build plans, CATIA, and IVT.
• Experience with SAP or other large-scale MRP systems.
• Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing engineers, technicians, production specialists, and planners.
• Develop and execute business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Acquire resources, manage suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Build relationships with customers, stakeholders, and peers.
• Oversee technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, facilities, and supply teams to guide the manufacturing plan.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing build plans and conduct root cause analysis.
• Lead cost studies and integrated product and process teams.
• Train and develop new manufacturing staff to be skilled and independent.
• Communicate progress to leadership and ensure schedule deadlines.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technology degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

SAP

MRP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

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 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

• Manage manufacturing engineers, technicians, production specialists, and manufacturing planners in the area of Production Engineering.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Coordinates with engineering (industrial, design, stress, liaison, materials and process), manufacturing, tooling, machine programming, facilities, and supply teams to develop and guide the manufacturing and tooling plan for the program.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing build plans, conduct root cause analysis and other needed activities, as a build process specialist of the manufacturing area.
• Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams.
• Oversee and direct all new manufacturing engineers, technicians, production specialists, and manufacturing planner employee training to align with and develop into seasoned, knowledgeable employees for the team.
• Use competency to complete tasks with little to no oversight, while communicating cross-functionally to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved.
• Enforce policies and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Manage multiple tasks to successful closure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure that direct reports can meet critical schedule deadlines.
• Interact effectively across all levels of leadership and staff.
• Lead a team, including multi-shift, Operation Support Specialists and professional union-represented employees.
• Interact across all levels of the organization, efficiently communicate and execute the manufacturing plan and schedule, implement agreed upon changes, navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome.
• Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the consistent use of manufacturing best practices.
• Apply knowledge of tools used in the manufacturing process to ensure best practices, improve quality, and ensure consistent application of safety and compliance practices.
• Experience utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results.
• Develop, control, and manage effective plans and communicate progress to senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing production environment.
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities to develop effective solutions to assembly operations problems, including troubleshooting
• Ability to manage projects and to lead and participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering initiatives in a team environment while interacting with multiple disciplines and levels of management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and to demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of business and production metrics, structures, and reporting.
• Knowledge of standard business software including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, build plans, CATIA, and IVT.
• Knowledge of SAP and or other large scale MRP systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technology degrees preferred.
• Experience in Business Management functions.
• Experience with Lean principles, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.
• Experience with RCCA, APQP, PFMEA, PFD.
• Experience with composite fabrication, structure assembly processes, and S
• Experience with manufacturing build plans, process control documents, manufacturing datasets, graphics, and work instructions.
• Experience implementing advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies into the production system.
• Knowledge of Demand Management.
• Knowledge of APICS Supply Chain principles.
• Knowledge of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning.

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: $105,300 - $161,450

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. #LI-C G1

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.