Spirit Defense - Associate Operations Support Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a manufacturing/quality engineering professional for Spirit Defense to apply production engineering principles to develop cost-effective methods and systems for production.

The role supports manufacturing staff and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency on the shop floor. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, technical research, and collaboration, with eligibility for U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (citizenship required).
• Desirable understanding of fabrication and assembly build processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes.
• Applies quality, industrial, and manufacturing engineering principles and coordinates with other support disciplines.
• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production.
• Participates in technical research on proposed projects.
• Offers guidance to manufacturing staff.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes
• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required
• Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles
• Participates in technical research on proposed projects
• Offers guidance to manufacturing staff

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• 2+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate
• Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing
• Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support
• FSDA implementation
• 3DX capability
• Familiarity with drilling and welding hard metals
• Familiarity with composite processes and materials
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Project Management experience
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Experience with SAP

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: $59,450 - $91,150

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.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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.