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Full-time
associate degree, bachelor degree
Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Posted 19d ago
Apply by Jul 16
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead a team of employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures to meet production and customer requirements. Oversee the installation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while interfacing with engineering and suppliers.
Requirements
Requires at least 5 years of manufacturing experience and 2 years in a leadership role, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Preferred candidates have an aerospace background and experience with SAP and union environments.
Full 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
This position is for the 1st Shift
Position Responsibilities:
Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance
Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment
Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location
3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
Aerospace and/or Military background
Fabrication and/or Assembly experience
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using SAP
Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
Experience monitoring cost
Experience managing projects
Experience with strategic planning
Experience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)
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: $71,150- $109,100
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.
Related keywords
AerostructuresDefense IndustryRapid PrototypingU.S. Secret Security ClearanceSAPNPICollective Bargaining AgreementsFabricationAssemblyAerospaceMilitaryStatement Of WorkProduction RequirementsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsHydraulic Systems
Designing and manufacturing innovation for commercial, defense and business aviation.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
3801 S Oliver St, Wichita, KS
LinkedIn followers
165,667
Total funding
$2.3B
Inventing, designing and building what’s best in aerospace. Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company’s core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. Also, Spirit serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia and Morocco.
Offices: Spirit AeroSystems, 3801 S Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67210, US · 3330 N. Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74116, US · 1900 E. Electric Ave., McAlester, OK 74501-3820, US · 2812 Rouse Ext., GTP-3, Kinston, NC 28504, US · Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Ayrshire, Scotland KA9 2RW, US
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