Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

13d • $71,650 - $109,800

About The Position

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:
Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan
Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design
Uses process engineering principles and techniques
Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations
Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams
Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 2+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers
• Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.
• Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
• Practical engineering knowledge
• Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
• Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of CATIA

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan
• Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design
• Uses process engineering principles and techniques
• Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations
• Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams
• Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures

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: $71,650 - $109,800
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees