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 within a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to adapt to varying shifts including 2nd and 3rd shifts
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
  • Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Manage teams across various manufacturing disciplines
  • Drive initiatives for on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality improvements
  • Assess staffing needs and oversee team development and performance reviews
  • Work with support functions to adapt statements of work and communicate with internal customers
  • Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to streamline fabrication processes
  • Lead work teams, offer training, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Engage with other departments to resolve performance issues and enhance operational results

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
  • Potential eligibility for a Kansas state aviation tax credit
Full Job Description
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

Qualifications

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 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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