Mid-Level Quality Audit - Fabrication

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a seasoned quality professional to lead audits, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards. The role interfaces with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to sustain high‑quality aerostructures.

A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in quality are expected, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and blueprint understanding. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a strong emphasis on safety, union

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Quality in a specialist, quality engineer or management role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Basic engineering blueprint/spec understanding.
• Experience working with suppliers and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of policies, processes and procedures for compliance.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to industry standards.
• Review quality systems, processes, equipment and measurement systems.
• Develop or utilize statistical process improvement methods.
• Provide technical expertise to employees, suppliers, customers and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint / Specification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATIA / VWI

MES

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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Perform audits of policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance to program/contract, company, customer/government, regulatory requirements, international standards, and working agreements.
• Conduct research and use benchmarking to industry standards.
• Conduct quality system / process reviews, provide customer interface, and ensure preventive and corrective action.
• Review products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems.
• Develop or utilize statistical process improvement methods.
• Provide technical expertise to company employees,suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements to assure quality system compliance.
• Provide education and coaching on the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years experience in Quality, in a Specialist, Quality Engineer or Management role
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products such as Power Point, Excel, and Word
• Must have good communication skills
• Basic Engineering Blueprint/Specification understanding
• Experience working across departments and/or with suppliers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Proficient in root cause analysis methodology
• Experience in AS9100 or NADCAP Audits
• CATIA/VWI knowledge
• RCCA experience
• Experienced desired with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and team-based environment
• Ability to prioritize requests from multiple sources and support requirements
• Bachelor's Degree

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: $73,650 - $112,950

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.