Quality Inspector - Fabrication

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking a Skilled Quality Inspector to interpret drawings, perform precision inspections, operate test equipment, and maintain certifications within our Quality Management System framework.

The role requires independent work, effective communication, coordination with internal teams, and the ability to cross-train across related classifications. Unionized environment with competitive benefits and pay guidance per the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Minimum 2 years aircraft or mechanical experience.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Use drawings, inspection manuals, and specifications with precision measuring instruments and equipment to complete work assignments.
• Experience with Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams or customer representatives as required to complete tasks.
• Operate testing machines and record results; maintain certifications as required.
• Prepare and maintain Quality records; work across related inspector or mechanic classifications.
• Cross-train in Assembly, Composite, Metals, Process and Systems/Payload Structures roles.

Skills

Read blueprints

2+ years aerospace experience

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Quality inspector experience

Tools

MS Office

MES

CATIA

SAP

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.

Summary:

Skilled Quality Inspector with expertise in interpreting technical data, performing precision inspections, operating test equipment, and maintaining certifications while following Quality Management System policies. Able to work independently, communicate effectively, coordinate with internal teams, and cross-train across related classifications.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS

Shift: 2nd Shift

Position Responsibilities:

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
• Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Specifications
• Overall working knowledge of production processes
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
• Communication skills written and verbal will be necessary as well as utilizing good computing skills.
• Operate testing machines, calculate and record results
• Maintain certifications as required
• Plan own sequence of operations
• Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies
• Verify that tools are qualified
• Prepare and maintain Quality records
• Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required
• Cross-train in equivalent level Assembly, Composite, Metals, Process and Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic classifications

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be able to work any shift (including AWW-alternate work week).
• Minimum 2 years aircraft or mechanical experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Previous experience in aircraft inspection is highly preferred.
• Experience in aerospace fabrication/assembly.
• MS Office, MES, CATIA, and SAP experience.

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.

Pay: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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.