Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit Defense - Mid-Level - Quality Supplier Field Representative

Spirit Aerosystems$77K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance with Special Program Access.
  • 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing and operations.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Proficient in Root Cause Corrective Action and conducting conformity checks.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical documents like drawings and contracts.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure suppliers meet manufacturing, quality system, and regulatory requirements.
  • Audit and inspect suppliers to verify approved Quality System compliance.
  • Manage submission and resolution of supplier Notifications of Escapement (NOE).
  • Create and monitor Control Plans for suppliers.
  • Represent the company in supplier dealings.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work options.
  • Opportunity for a $5,000 Kansas tax credit for qualified employees.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position is a remote role supporting our West Coast region located in the CA region. You must currently reside in that area or be willing to relocate at your own expense.  

 

Note: This position requires the ability to travel frequently to Boeing supplier sites, as needed.

 

 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that suppliers manufacturing, quality system, special processes, and products meet purchase contract requirements, customer requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.
  • Ensures that suppliers document and maintain an approved Quality System to meet the appropriate company or customer requirements
  • This requires planning, organization, and conduction of audits, surveys, and inspections of supplier. Represents the company with suppliers. Ensures that suppliers document and maintain an approved Quality System to meet the appropriate company or customer requirements.
  • Work with supplier to submit Notifications of Escapement (NOE) and work to closure with 8D’s.
  • Create Control Plans for suppliers and work to keep them on track.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
  • 5 - 8 years of experience in manufacturing and operations
  • 5 - 8 years of experience with Quality/Manufacturing Engineering
  • Competent in Root Cause Corrective Action and ability to perform conformity checks.
  • Strong ability to read drawings, procedures, First Article Inspections (FAI) and understand contracts.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 20% (Domestic and International)
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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Technical or Engineering degree

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: $77,250- $118,450

 

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 here for more information on the tax credit.

 

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

 

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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