Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit Defense - Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • Preferred: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Preferred: Knowledge of engineering systems and Continuous Improvement Toolset

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams on program manufacturing and tooling plans.
  • Ensure the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and process improvements.
  • Apply process engineering principles to establish assembly and manufacturing configurations.
  • Conduct trade and cost studies, and lead integrated product and process teams.
  • Apply knowledge in areas such as composites, electrical/electronics, machining, and sheet metal.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off benefits
  • Eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan.
  • Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design.
  • Uses process engineering principles and techniques. Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
  • Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams.
  • Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 6 interface with customers and suppliers
  • Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset 6 Seven Wastes etc.
  • Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
  • Practical engineering knowledge
  • Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
  • Self-driven with a 9can-do attitude
  • Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 - Associate (Level 2): $71,650 - $109,800

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $85,600 - $131,200

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.

Security Clearance:

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

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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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