ResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities:- Develop manufacturing processes and advanced technologies for aerostructure development and assembly
- Advance technology and manufacturing readiness levels; Develop concepts through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation.
- Advice on new product configurations with design-for-manufacturing principles in mind
- Author and review assembly plans, test plans, test reports and lead Production 3P events
- Build Plan Development, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments, Tooling Methods and Assembly Processes on Composite and Metallic Structures
- Develop concepts for industrialization and automation
- Develop Basis of Estimates for engineering projects for both internal and customer driven programs
- Provide technical leadership to team of engineers and technicians
- Independent planning of work activities with intra- and inter-organization collaboration as needed
- Ability to lead an engineering project with cross-functional collaboration, technical presentations and
- Project management; plan and achieve key milestones; manage collaborative research with external suppliers
- Support documenting and communicating plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. bids and proposals
- Support cross-functional teams in trade studies, industrialization, automation and RCCA
QualificationsBasic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
- Must have B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace or equivalent ) from an ABET accredited University
- 5-10 years of engineering work experience in aircraft industry
- Subject matter expert with minimum 5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering including working on an ERP system, CAD systems with CATIA suite including tool design, composite part development and manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):- Manufacturing Engineer with Metals and Composites manufacturing knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing environment
- CATIA V5 experience with Part/Assembly/Wireframe Design, Drafting, Surface Design with an emphasis on composite tooling methods and design
- ERP system experience in SAP and GPLM
- Experience in engineering drawing interpretation with GD&T
- 10 years engineering work experience in aircraft industry
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: $98,400 - $150,800
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.
Visa SponsorshipEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
