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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.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and directs various job families to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies
• Applies process management and improvement techniques
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems
• Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers about project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement
• Development of metrics used to monitor factory progress
• Coordinate interactions with customers, external representatives, and key personnel
• Participate in cross-functional teams, programs, divisions, and various groups to integrate business objectives, strategies, and plans
• Troubleshoots process breakdowns and develops root cause analysis
• Must be able to work a 5:30am/6:00am - 2:00pm/2:30pm schedule
• Must be able to work occasional weekends as business needs dictate

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma/GED with 0+ years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree
• 2+ years of experience in Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, hard and soft Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly, Machining, Supply Chain
• Strong Excel skills with experience creating a VLOOKUP
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience interfacing with all levels of stakeholders including leadership
• Experience utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.)
• SAP experience and/or other other production system softwares
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
• BMT (Boeing BMT Visibility Tools) and/or MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) experience

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $41,300 - $63,300

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.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.