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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Job Responsibility:
Design, develop, verify and implement experimental technologies and processes related to Non-Destructive Inspection and Evaluation (NDI or NDE) in an industrial manufacturing environment
Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop new and alternative NDI/NDE solutions for new & existing aerospace products
Define and perform research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes
Perform trade studies for design and manufacturing alternatives
Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front for design for manufacturing and/or automation
Work in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans
Build positive relationships with internal support disciplines, customers and suppliers
Progress concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness
Create plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. managing projects from start to finish
Define necessary resources and development plans
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Ability to manage with influence
Must be a self-starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
Experience building interpersonal professional relationships
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
Nice to have:
Familiarity/experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python 3 and/or Machine Learning algorithms or techniques
Experience in NDE disciplines, preferably ultrasonic testing
Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio
Experience with aerospace structural manufacturing
Experience in cross-functional project management
Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System
Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
Knowledge of operational processes, flow and procedures
Research experience, from topic conception to conclusion
DoD Security Clearance
What we offer:
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations