Quality First Level Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,850 - 111,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Director in Wichita, Kansas. The role requires strong leadership in quality processes and systems, with at least 5 years in quality management and experience in aerospace manufacturing. Responsibilities include directing quality organizations and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The position offers a salary range of $72,850 to $111,700 and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Quality discipline.
• 3+ years' leadership experience.
• Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs quality organizations.
• Establishes processes and best practices.
• Interfaces with organizations and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA)

Project management

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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:

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership.
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures.
• Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle.
• Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures.
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise.
• Manage program quality requirements by aligning efforts to the customer requirements, overseeing product acceptance, ensuring program cadence, develop and maintain charts, communications, presentations.
• Manage Quality Resources
• Manage Root Cause and Correct Actions

Qualifications

Shift:

This position has openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years' experience in a Quality discipline
• 3+ years' leadership experience
• Experience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment
• Functional Inspection experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, rapid change environment.
• Support multiple functions such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain
• Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA)
• Project management
• Computing - Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• NADCAP Certification Experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working cross functionally across teams.
• Analytical, demonstrated ability to analyze requirements and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong leadership ability
• A focus on continuous process improvement
• Exceptional time management skills
• Working familiarity of First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Functional experience in First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Familiar with multiple inspection methodologies: inspection tools, machines, CMM etc.

Additional Information

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: $72,850 - $111,700

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.