Spirit Aerosystems

Fabrication Manager

Spirit Aerosystems$71K — $109K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with cross-functional teams
  • Flexibility to work on various shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shifts
  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in relevant fields
  • 5+ years managing teams of 15+ employees and leadership in industry or military settings
  • Experience with budgetary responsibilities and reviewing production metrics
  • Prior SAP experience and familiarity with Union employees and aircraft maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Supports and directs job families to expedite fabrication processes
  • Implements process management and improvement techniques
  • Develops innovative solutions to fabrication issues using problem-solving skills
  • Facilitates work team communications and effectiveness
  • Provides training and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders for project planning and problem resolution

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts and retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Potential eligibility for a Kansas state tax credit for aviation professionals
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Supports and directs various job families to expedite fabrication ofdetails and assemblies.
  • Applies process management and improvementtechniques.
  • Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities todevelop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems.Facilitates work teams
  • Provides training and interfaces with internalorganizations and external customers with regard to project planning,problem resolution, and process improvement.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining
  • Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly, or Machining
  • 5+ years managing/supervising teams of 15+ employees and 5 years of leadership/management experience in industry or military settings
  • Prior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting to Senior Leadership on department production status
  • Budgetary responsibility or experience reviewing associated department P&L, as well as experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metrics
  • Prior SAP experience and military management or leadership experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining
  • Versatile manufacturing and machining 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: $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.

 

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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