Spirit Aerosystems

Operations Engineering Management/Manager

Spirit Aerosystems$105K — $161K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or higher education in a related field.
  • Experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on industrial engineering.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Proficient in Customer Relationship Management, especially under pressure.
  • Experience with cross-functional teams including Quality and Supply Chain.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse team of Industrial Engineers and specialists.
  • Create and utilize production metrics for informed decision-making.
  • Participate in developing headcount and operations plans.
  • Implement and improve production processes using Industrial Engineering tools.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering and Quality Assurance standards.
  • Lead new process development and modifications to existing workflows.
  • Enhance product quality and support on-takt production.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans including 401(k) options.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Potential eligibility for a Kansas state tax credit up to $5,000.
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is atSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirits Commercial Business Units (Spirit Commercial). Spirit Commercialdesigns and buildscommercialaerostructures, includingforBoeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeings three business units andthepremiermanufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. SpiritCommercialscore products include fuselages, pylons, nacellesand wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Industrial Engineers, Operation Support Specialists and Methods Analysts with diverse skill sets.
  • Experience creating and utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results.
  • Provide experience to the development of headcount and other key components to future operations plans.
  • Knowledge of IE Tools used in production i.e.: capacity analysis, facility layout, and production improvements.
  • Manage the build process and compliance for engineering requirements, Quality Assurance standards, and customer contract requirements.
  • 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.
  • Manage the schedule of complex, competing priorities and report on realization to senior management.
  • Demonstrate favorable results through coaching, mentoring and influencing others.
  • Skills to navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome.
  • Competency to complete task with little to no oversight.
Qualifications

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 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, make timely, succinct decisions.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Composites, Materials, Engineering Technology, or other related course of study.
  • Experience in composite fabrication/manufacturing
  • Experience in Assembly Manufacturing
  • Lean manufacturing expertise
  • 5 years of experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment
  • Management 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: $105,300 - $161,450

 

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 herefor 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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