Senior Operations Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing process specialist to lead continuous improvement across operations. The role focuses on process optimization, coaching OSS staff, and ensuring safety and compliance while aligning with production schedules.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP and CAD tools, and the ability to communicate across levels of leadership. This is a full-time role based in Wichita, KS.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing production environment with problem solving.
• Ability to read blueprints and build plans and use SAP for operations.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement specialists focusing on manufacturing best practices.
• Develop new manufacturing build plans and conduct root cause analysis.
• Oversee training of OSS employees to ensure skilled workforce.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and compliance.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing experience

Critical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Production metrics knowledge

Excel & PowerPoint

Blueprints reading

Education

Manufacturing, Technology or Engineering degrees preferred

Tools

CATIA

IVT

SAP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing process specialist to lead continuous improvement across operations. The role focuses on process optimization, coaching OSS staff, and ensuring safety and compliance while aligning with production schedules.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP and CAD tools, and the ability to communicate across levels of leadership. This is a full-time role based in Wichita, KS.