Highlights
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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Salary | $71,150–$109,100 Per Year |
| Website | http://www.spiritaero.com/ |
Description
Overview:
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities:Position Responsibilities:
- Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
- Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
- Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies.
- Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.
- Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance
- Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience
- Prior experience working with cross-functional groups
- Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related field
- Experience leading projects while managing schedules, budgets, and operational objectives
- Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and managing collective bargaining agreements
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.
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About Company
Whether you're a customer, supplier, current or potential employee, or a community member, Spirit AeroSystems has something to offer you. We are the world's largest supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. We offer a diverse line of products and services for aerospace design, build, support and spares/repair needs. With manufacturing and business office facilities on three continents, our capabilities are technologically world-class in both proficiency and capacity.Our mission is to provide our customers with high-quality, cost-competitive products and services in the following areas: Fuselages Under-wing components Composites Wings Spares/repairs
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