Spirit Defense - Multi-Functional Quality Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., based in Wichita, KS, within the Defense Business Unit, seeks a Quality leadership professional to guide quality organizations and cross-functional teams through all lifecycle phases of defense programs.

This role emphasizes establishing policies, metrics, and continuous improvements, with access to DoD program clearance and the Kansas tax credit; candidates must be able to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
• 2+ years of related quality experience.
• Must be able to secure program access approval.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership for acquire, define, produce or service processes
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, redeployment, improvement plans and quality measures
• Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle
• Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes and procedures
• Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise

Skills

Security clearance

Quality experience

Program access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership for acquire, define, produce or service processes
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, redeployment, improvement plans and quality measures
• Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle
• Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes and procedures
• Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise

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)
• 2+ of related Quality experience
• Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• High School Diploma or GED
• Leadership experience
• Data metrics background
• QMS experience

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: $88,100 - $135,050

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.