Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit Defense - Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience
  • 2+ years in leadership or management
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance preferred
  • Experience with bonding and composites
  • Aerospace industry background preferred
  • Degree in a relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers
  • Fabricate detail parts and subassemblies from composite materials
  • Perform functions for complete composite/bonding fabrication
  • Ensure product requirements and customer acceptance are met

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
  • Eligibility for Kansas state aviation tax credit
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

***This position is for the 2nd Shift***

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance
  • Fabricates detail parts and subassemblies from composite and bonded materials using conventional, numerical control, and special composite/bonding fabrication equipment
  • Performs related functions to provide complete composite/bonding fabrication details and subassemblies

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 2+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • 3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
  • Bonding and composites experience
  • Background in the Aerospace industry
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
  • Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience using SAP
  • Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
  • Experience monitoring cost
  • Experience managing projects
  • Experience with strategic planning
  • Experience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)

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.

 

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

 

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. #LI

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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