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 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.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of various Engineering disciplines, and Technical Analysts with diverse skill sets.

• Provide experience with the development of headcount and other key components to future R&D plans & growth.

• Knowledge of design Tools used in prototyping i.e.: CAD, FEA, etc.

• Manage the TRL/MRL progression process and compliance for engineering requirements, Quality Assurance standards, and customer requirements for all R&D projects and prototyping.

• Lead the development of new processes and changes in existing processes.

• Improve product quality and enable on takt production.

• Engage in whether the product can be produced, the quality of the product and the related processes for producibility.

• Manage the schedule of complex, emergent, and competing priorities and report on status to senior management, including labor and non-labor spending against budgets.

• Demonstrate favorable results through coaching, mentoring and influencing others.

• Skills to navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome.

• Competency to complete tasks with little to no oversight.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience in a leadership/management role.

• Excellent Customer Relationship Management Skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with demanding and difficult customers with conflicting priorities within a fast-paced challenging environment.

• Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, delegate effectively, strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

• Provide technical expertise and business leadership cross-functionally, effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong ability to evaluate risk and make timely, succinct decisions.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or other related courses of study.

• Experience in mechanical fabrication & manufacturing.

• Experience in assembly manufacturing.

• Lean manufacturing.

• 5 or more years of experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment.

• Management experience.

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: $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.