Mid-Level Operations Support Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks an operation process expert to guide build plans, improve methods, and apply production engineering principles on aerospace components.

The role collaborates with Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations teams to drive efficiency and quality across manufacturing processes. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong understanding of composites and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support.
• High level understanding of composites and manufacturing.
• Experience with Continuous improvement processes.
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn.
• High level understanding of composite fabrication and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the build plan including methods, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
• Maintain industry best practices and implement them within operations.
• Develop labor hour estimates, tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals.
• Offer expertise in production engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Composite manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

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

• As the operation process expert, this role provides guidance to the build plan including methods and techniques, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
• Responsible for keeping up with industry best practices and implementing them within operations.
• Develop labor hour estimates as well as tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals
• Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines
• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required. Teams to coordinate with include: Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations
• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles
• Leads and participates in long-range technical research on proposed projects
• Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
• High level of understanding of composites and manufacturing
• Experience with Continuous improvement
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
• High level understanding of composite fabrication and manufacturing
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, navigate through 3-D engineering models)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing/shop floor experience
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• Understands RCCA process, can prepare a business case, process improvements

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.

Union

This is a union represented position.

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: $71,750 - $110,000

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.