Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Research and Development Engineer

Boeing Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Wichita is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop aerostructure processes and advance technology for both commercial and defense programs. The role focuses on building and optimizing manufacturing methods for advanced composites and metallic structures.

You will lead planning, collaborate across teams, and document assembly and test plans to support manufacturing readiness and production readiness levels. Join a team delivering innovative solutions at Boeing Wichita.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for aerostructure development and assembly
• Advance technology readiness levels; prototypes, risk reduction, verification and validation
• Advise on new product configurations with design-for-manufacturing in mind
• Author and review assembly plans and test plans and lead Production 3P events
• Build plan development, MRL assessments, tooling methods and assembly processes on composites and metals
• Develop concepts for industrialization and automation
• Develop basis of estimates for engineering projects
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians
• Independently plan work activities with cross-organization collaboration

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

Boeing Wichita designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Company operates in multiple different sites worldwide and Wichita KS is Boeing’s second largest site. The company's core products include Boeing 737, 787, 777X to name a few commercial aircraft and Boeing and Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company in Wichita supports many defense world’s premier warfighters. Boeing Wichita focuses on affordable, innovative composite and metals manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing processes and advanced technologies for aerostructure development and assembly
• Advance technology and manufacturing readiness levels; Develop concepts through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation.
• Advice on new product configurations with design-for-manufacturing principles in mind
• Author and review assembly plans, test plans, test reports and lead Production 3P event s
• Build Plan Development, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments, Tooling Methods and Assembly Processes on Composite and Metallic Structures
• Develop concepts for industrialization and automation
• Develop Basis of Estimates for engineering projects for both internal and customer driven programs
• Provide technical leadership to team of engineers and technicians
• Independent planning of work activities with intra- and inter-organization collaboration as needed