Spirit Aerosystems

Quality Engineer

Spirit Aerosystems$85K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 3-5 years experience in aerospace, quality, engineering, or related role
  • Proficiency in technical writing
  • Experience in strategic planning and operations (preferred)
  • Competence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes and systems to ensure product quality and reliability
  • Analyze quality system design to protect product integrity
  • Modify methods and metrics to meet quality standards based on specifications
  • Evaluate nonconforming materials and provide dispositions
  • Conduct scientific evaluations and audits for product quality
  • Test and approve products and manufacturing processes
  • Participate in design reviews to meet quality and safety objectives
  • Perform root cause analyses to address nonconformance issues

Benefits

  • Opportunities for health insurance and various savings accounts
  • Retirement savings options available
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
  • Eligibility for a $5,000 state tax credit in Kansas for up to five years
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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services
  • Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services
  • Analyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards
  • Evaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment
  • Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses
  • Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems
  • Ensures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives
  • Conducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality
  • Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues
  • Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
  • Utilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program
  • 3-5 years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering or related role

  • Proficiency in technical writing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in strategic planning and operations
  • Competence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

 

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: $85,850 - $131,600

 

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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