Mid-Level Quality Lab Technician

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-represented position

Drug Free Workplace

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a skilled materials tester to join our manufacturing team. You will perform rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials and composites, supporting engineering with testing data and conformance review.

The role requires practical knowledge of testing methods for metals, composites, and adhesives, and involves preparation, curing, and inspection tasks across assemblies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with raw materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist Engineering by establishing testing requirements and providing data.
• Apply engineering knowledge to conduct tests on metals, composites, sealants, adhesives and plastics.
• Develop and implement analytical test methods for improved efficiency.
• Obtain information from prints, charts, and documents.
• Prepare details and assemblies using solvents, cleaners, and bonding/paint procedures.
• Operate ovens/autoclaves for curing parts and test for leaks.
• Cut fabrics/composites to size and finish surfaces as needed.
• Apply parting agents to molds and tools.

Skills

Raw materials testing

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

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, 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications in regard to chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
• Assist Engineering in establishing testing requirements and providing test data.
• Apply knowledge of engineering and science to conduct tests on metallic and non-metallic materials (e.g., metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubber products, plastics) to validate compliance with conformance specifications and provide consultation on related issues.
• Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical test methods and techniques.
• Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
• Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint per established procedures.
• Load, unload and operate ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.
• Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks.
• Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc
• Sand, polish molds and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
• Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with raw materials testing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
• Utilize lay-up tools in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies.
• Fiber/Void/Resin Content Testing on pre-impregnated materials
• Sample prep of composite materials for testing

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 - Mid-Level (Level 3): $52,600 - $80,600

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.

Export Control Requirements:

• 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.