Associate Dimensional Measurement Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or related field
2+ years of related work experience
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 a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

3D computer aided modeling
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Standard metrology software experience, ie.: Polyworks, SpatialAnalyzer, Verisurf and/or Metrolog
Experience with Portable or Fixed Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio
Experience with aerostructure 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
Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
Research experience

Responsibilities

Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes and advanced technologies for new aerostructures
Defines and performs research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes
Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
Defines future factory vision, concepts and options
Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front
Defines test and certification plans
Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
Performs trade studies for design alternatives
Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans
Works in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans
Progresses concept through initial configuration, proto typing,risk reduction and mature technology readiness
Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. bid and proposal