Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled Operations Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and operations professionals on manufacturing build plans, quality, and safety initiatives.

Half the time on the factory floor, you'll drive lean processes and cross-functional collaboration to meet throughput goals. The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional engineers and operations staff to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement manufacturing build plans and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety procedures across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Reading blueprints

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

SAP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled Operations Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and operations professionals on manufacturing build plans, quality, and safety initiatives.

Half the time on the factory floor, you'll drive lean processes and cross-functional collaboration to meet throughput goals. The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and leadership