Mid-Level Supplier Manufacturing Specialist

Boeing Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a seasoned supplier management professional to oversee performance and regulatory compliance with third-party manufacturers in its Kansas operations.

You will analyze data with suppliers, coordinate documentation, and drive GMP-compliant, on-time product releases while evaluating new suppliers and guiding cross-functional teams on cost, schedule, and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and KPIs for supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors supplier performance, compliance and regulatory aspects with third party manufacturers.
• Generates and interprets data with suppliers to verify information accuracy.
• Coordinates supplier documentation and GMP-compliant product releases on time.
• Identifies new suppliers, evaluates capacity and financial stability.
• Proficient in Office 365, Excel, Power BI, and project management tools.
• Contributes in a rapid-paced team environment and can work independently.
• Determines acceptable material substitutions based on specs and engineering.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification and structures is a plus.
• Solves producibility issues through supplier collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 5-8+ years manufacturing experience

Master's Degree with 4-7+ years manufacturing experience

APICS CPIM CSCP or other industry certification

Tools

SAP

MRP Systems

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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:

• Monitors supplier performance, compliance and regulatory aspects between company and third party manufacturers including relationship management, delivery issues, product development, technical issues, schedule conflicts, assisting with root cause on quality issues, supplier discovery evaluation and recommendation.
• Ability to generate & interpret data in collaboration with suppliers and verify accuracy of information.
• Provides suppliers with the proper information to ensure that suppliers understand how to do business with company by coordinating the development of documentation for supplier manual and acts as liaison between company and suppliers to ensure communication and that all products are manufactured following good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and products are released and available on-time to meet customer needs.
• Identifies potential new suppliers and evaluates, capacity, capability manufacturing processes, financial stability of new suppliers. May respond to internal cost and feasibility requests and obtain vendor quotations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI) and project management tools.
• Ability to contribute in a rapid paced team environment is essential, along with being able to work independently.
• Determine acceptable material substitutions based on review of applicable specifications and engineering.
• It is desirable to have the candidate possess a detailed understanding of aircraft certification, structures including design for fit, form and function; basic load path understanding.
• Problem solving and analysis skills required to work with suppliers/partners in quality, details manufacturing, and assemblies operations/manufacturing to determine instances where engineering change is necessary or beneficial to solve producibility problems.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, Bachelor's Degree with 5-8+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, or a Master's Degree with 4-7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• 3-5 years experience working with suppliers
• 3-5 years Project or Program Management Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, in particular excel and PPT. Also data analytic programs in order to create charts, graphs, formulas, and other data entry methodologies
• Root Cause and Corrective Action training, methodology understanding, and practical application proficiency
• High proficiency for problem identification and requirements for resolution
• Strong Project Management and Time Management Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent cross functional communication skills, both verbal and written
• High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
• Knowledge of MRP Systems, SAP preferred

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace industry knowledge
• Supplier or Supply Chain Aerospace experience
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management preferred
• Self-Managed, Self-Motivated, Self-Reliant
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant course of study
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP or other industry certification
• Understanding and Application of APQP
• Efficient in Supplier Management and Recovery

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: $77,550- $118,900

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:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §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.