Spirit Aerosystems

Engineering - Manager

Spirit Aerosystems$130K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
  • 5+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role
  • At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience (preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration (preferred)
  • Strong analytical and prioritization skills (preferred)
  • Strong leadership abilities with a focus on motivating teams (preferred)
  • Exceptional time management and attention to detail (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct advanced technology development and engineering team.
  • Establish and oversee policies and processes, determining resource needs.
  • Manage organizational budgets and oversee development projects.
  • Understand product development full-cycle requirements.
  • Define the vision and strategy for future factory operations.
  • Set and assess employee performance goals with team members.
  • Collaborate with various organizations and customers to resolve project issues.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas state tax credit for up to five years.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry.
Full Job 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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:
  • Leads and directs advanced technology development/engineering organization.
  • Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and practices and determines resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans.
  • Oversees and manage budgets of the organization and development projects.
  • Understands full life cycle requirements for product development.
  • Defines future factory vision, and strategy.
  • Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans.
  • Interfaces with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblocks elimination.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
  • 5+ years' experience in an engineering or technical role

Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
  • Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
  • Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
  • Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
  • Exceptional time management skills


Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $130,600 - $200,200

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.

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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