Operations Improvement Specialist - Manufacturing & Data

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, is seeking a manufacturing/process professional to advance machine fabrication disciplines and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, measure initiatives, and leverage data to improve quality and reduce defects.

The role requires reading drawings/blueprints, strong Excel/Tableau/Smartsheet skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and RCCA processes. Union-represented, with a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and frontline coaching skills.
• Experience reading drawings/blueprints for machining.
• Proficient with Excel and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in machine fabrication disciplines.
• Coordinates with support disciplines to improve processes and quality.
• Assists and measures projects to improve processes using data-driven methods.
• Uses statistics to drive manufacturing improvements and reduce defects.

Skills

Experience 3-5 yrs

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Active listening

Reading blueprints/drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Data tools: Excel/Tableau/Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

RCCA process

Smartsheet

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, is seeking a manufacturing/process professional to advance machine fabrication disciplines and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, measure initiatives, and leverage data to improve quality and reduce defects.

The role requires reading drawings/blueprints, strong Excel/Tableau/Smartsheet skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and RCCA processes. Union-represented, with a comprehensive Total Rewards package.