Associate Numerical Control Programmer

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Associate Numerical Control Programmer works at Spirit AeroSystems’ Wichita, Kansas location, supporting Spirit Commercial, which designs and builds commercial aerostructures. The role applies numerical control, machining, and inspection machine-tool programming knowledge to support manufacturing plans and production. It includes analyzing NC programs, engineering information, and manufacturing processes; coordinating with internal teams and suppliers; and helping resolve design, producibility, and production issues. This is a union-represented position.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of professional experience in numerical control (NC) programming.
• Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: composite non-metallic, metallic machining, sheet metal, systems, structures, and inspection.
• Ability to program multiple inspection machine tools, including CMMs, portable measuring devices, and articulation arms, and verify programs using software or apps.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NC programming software such as CATIA, VERICUT, or ENOVIA.
• Experience interacting frequently with internal personnel in a manufacturing environment and occasionally with inter-organizational personnel and external customers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Understanding of master scheduling requirements.
• Ability to take a project from start to finish.
• Willingness to work cross-functionally.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; aerospace, electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, or other related study is a plus but not required, subject to experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge of numerical control, machining, and programming inspection machine tools.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of NC programs to validate compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and specifications.
• Analyze blueprints, engineering models, and electronic controls to support NC programming.
• Work with NC programmers to optimize or modify programs as required.
• Collaborate in a team environment.
• Validate fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans.
• Use established manufacturing process flows to define event sequences and develop text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to influence and clarify design concepts.
• Coordinate change incorporation, optimize processes, and address producibility issues and production or post-production problems.
• Demonstrate configuration control of hardware within the manufacturing build plan.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed