Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Production Engineering leader to manage a multi-disciplinary team focused on efficient manufacturing of aerospace structures. You will develop plans, coordinate with engineering, tooling, and supply teams, and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership across shifts, adherence to safety and quality standards, and delivering on aggressive schedules while leveraging SAP and MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and build plans, including CATIA and IVT.
• Knowledge of SAP and large-scale MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing engineers, technicians, production specialists and planners.
• Develop and execute business plans, policies, and procedures for production engineering.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling and supply teams to develop manufacturing plans.
• Lead process improvements and root-cause analysis to drive cost and schedule outcomes.
• Oversee training and development of team members for consistency and capability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Blueprints & Catia

SAP / MRP

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Engineering degree

Technology/engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

IVT

SAP

MRP systems

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 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:

• 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.

Qualifications

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