Manufacturing Operations Improvement Specialist

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a manufacturing specialist to provide expertise in machine fabrication and drive continuous improvement initiatives across shifts and teams.

You will analyze drawings, manage data with Excel/Tableau/Smartsheet, and coordinate with interdepartmental functions to deliver measurable quality improvements. Union environment and competitive pay accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing, CI, and manufacturing support.
• Strong communication skills; align senior leadership on objectives while coaching frontline teams.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret machining drawings/blueprints.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and data-driven mindset.
• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau and Smartsheet for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in machine fabrication disciplines.
• Applies quality, process improvement, and machine fabrication principles and coordinates with other functions.
• Assists, tracks, and measures projects to improve processes and promote quality with data-driven impact.
• Utilizes statistics and data to drive manufacturing improvements and reduce defects.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a manufacturing specialist to provide expertise in machine fabrication and drive continuous improvement initiatives across shifts and teams.

You will analyze drawings, manage data with Excel/Tableau/Smartsheet, and coordinate with interdepartmental functions to deliver measurable quality improvements. Union environment and competitive pay accompany a comprehensive benefits package.