Quality Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package including health

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid/unpaid time off

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, United States, is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and uphold quality systems for aerospace products. The role emphasizes design review, data analytics, RCCA, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure compliance with standards and program requirements.

The position is union-represented and offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health and retirement programs, with pay ranges reflecting Associate to Senior levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related engineering field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products such as Power Point, Excel, and Word.
• Data Analytics.
• Working with engineering drawings and customer specification.
• Must have good communication skills.
• RCCA Experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards.
• Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure integrity of decisions.
• Analyzes contractual and specification requirements to develop methods and metrics.
• Evaluates nonconforming materials and equipment dispositions.
• Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses.
• Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems.
• Ensures processes include configuration management and participates in design reviews.
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective actions.
• Interfacing with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Uses statistical methods to maintain safety and process capability.
• Submit job planning change requests for quality organization.

Skills

Data Analytics

Communication skills

RCCA

Engineering drawings

Customer specifications

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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:

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services
• Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services
• Analyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards
• Evaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment
• Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses
• Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems
• Ensures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives
• Conducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues
• Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
• Utilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels
• Submit job planning change requests on behalf of quality organization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related engineering field
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products such as Power Point, Excel, and Word
• Data Analytics
• Working with engineering drawings and customer specification
• Must have good communication skills
• RCCA Experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior or current experience and understanding of the Boeing Production System (PRO's, Policies, BPI's, BAC's, BSS's, etc...)
• Project Management Experience
• Aerospace background
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Experience in strategic planning and operations
• Competence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing (process control documents)
• Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure and resolution

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 - Associate (Level 2): $71,100- $109,000

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $85,850 - $131,600

Summary Pay Range - Senior Level (Level 4): $106,950 - $164,000

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.