Spirit Defense - Experienced Quality Inspector

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union represented

Drug free workplace

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Defense Business Unit in Wichita, KS, seeks candidates for a Union-represented mechanic role requiring an active U.S. Secret clearance. The job covers multiple assembly and inspection disciplines with training and root-cause analysis responsibilities.

Candidates must be willing to work any shift and secure program access. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits under the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Must be able to secure Program Access approval.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Responsibilities

• MVP certification beneficial, but not required
• Perform in one or more classifications: Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A, Assembly Mechanic A, Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A, Underwing Composites Mechanic A, Metals Mechanic, Process Mechanic A
• Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
• Assist in training as applicable to job roles
• Investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action
• Determine and submit test and investigation statements
• Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
• Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements

Skills

Union teamwork

Shift flexibility

Safety consciousness

Tools

Catia V5

Enovia

SAP

mERP

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:

Level A

• MVP certification beneficial, but not required
• Possess the skills/knowledge to perform in one or more of the following classifications: Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A Assembly Mechanic A Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A Underwing Composites Mechanic A Metals Mechanic a Process Mechanic A
• Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
• Assist in training as applicable to job roles
• Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary)
• Determine and submit test and investigation statements
• Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
• Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Must be able to secure Program Access approval
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Selected candidate will possess a familiarity with MBD, primarily Catia V5 and Enovia, including GD&T tolerancing
• Selected candidate will be familiar in SAP, Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP), but not required
• Selected candidate will be cross-trained to support both major assembly and composite fabrication, so experience in both disciplines is preferred
• Composite Inspection
• Assembly Inspection
• Fabrication Inspection
• 2+ years Composite Mechanic
• 2+ years Assembly Mechanic

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: $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.