Spirit Defense - Associate Hardware Variability Control

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. seeks a metrology-focused professional for its Defense Business Unit to create measurement plans from engineering drawings and to operate 3-D metrology instruments for assemblies and subassemblies.

The role involves CAD tooling, training development, and implementing inspection processes. Applicants should have STEM background, a technical degree, and hands-on metrology experience, with knowledge of CATIA/NX and measurement software.

Qualifications

• Related experience in metrology or 3-D measurement is preferred.
• Hands-on measurement experience in a lab or production environment.
• Experience with photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology instruments.

Responsibilities

• Creates measurement plans from engineering drawings using 3-D metrology instruments.
• Uses CAD software for design and verification tasks.
• Set up and operate 3-D metrology instruments to check assembly alignment and fit.
• Develop training for performing 3-D measurements.
• Devises and implements methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product quality.
• Performs statistical analysis to assess risks and non-conformances.
• Ensures corrective actions and documentation meet reliability standards.
• Perform root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action.

Skills

STEM background

Measurement experience

CAD proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

Spatial Analyzer

Polyworks

Verisurf

CATIA

NX

SAP

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Creates measurement plans from engineering drawings that usephotogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D instruments to measure assemblies and subassemblies
• Uses computer-aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design
• Set up and operate 3-D metrology instruments to check overall and detailedalignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies
• Develop training forperforming 3-D measurements
• Devises and implements methods andprocedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision andaccuracy of products
• Performs statistical analysis to assess,characterize, control, and manage risks of product quality andassociated use conditions and non-conformances
• Ensures that correctivemeasures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards and thatdocumentation is compliant with requirements
• Perform root causeanalysis of incidents requiring corrective action

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Related experience
• STEM background
• Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical field
• Experience with measurement specific software tools (i.e. Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Verisurf, Metrology, etc.)
• Hands‑on measurement experience in a Lab and Production environment
• Experience with photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D measurement instruments
• Experience withCATIA, Enovia, 3-D Experience andSAP
• Knowledge/experience with CAD software, such as CATIA and NX
• Knowledge/experience with measurement software such as Spatial Analyzer
• Able to follow complex instructions accurately
• Able to properly use and care for precision measurement equipment
• Able to approach an issue with a logical framework
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working at elevated heights on ladders, scaffolding and tooling
• Experience safely climbing up and down ladders, scaffolding and tooling

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.

Summary Pay Range: $46,500 - $71,300

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.