Senior Aerospace Quality Technician — Materials Testing

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union represented position

Drug Free Workplace

Kansas tax credit eligibility

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, is seeking a materials testing specialist to analyze raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with chemical, physical and mechanical properties per customer and regulatory specs.

The role supports Engineering by defining testing requirements, providing test data, and applying engineering principles to tests on metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubber and plastics to verify conformity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• 5-9 years of experience with raw materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specs for chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
• Assist Engineering in establishing testing requirements and providing test data.
• Apply knowledge of engineering to conduct tests on metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubbers and plastics to validate conformance and provide consultation.
• Develop and implement new analytical test methods and techniques to improve efficiency.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Materials testing

Tools

CNC Machine

Lathe

Table saw

Band saw

Grinder

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, is seeking a materials testing specialist to analyze raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with chemical, physical and mechanical properties per customer and regulatory specs.

The role supports Engineering by defining testing requirements, providing test data, and applying engineering principles to tests on metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubber and plastics to verify conformity.