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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
Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance
Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies
mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic)
installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives
and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment
Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance
Requirements
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management role
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Flexibility working 1st, 2nd and alternative work week shifts
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using SAP
Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
Experience monitoring cost
Experience managing projects
Experience with strategic planning
Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)
What we offer
health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work
401(k) with generous company match
tuition assistance program
fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Kansas Aviation tax credit of $5,000 for up to five years