Spirit Defense - Associate Operations Support Specialist
About The Position
This role is with Spirit Defense, the Defense Business Unit of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace, providing engineering, rapid prototyping, technologies, and support for customer missions. The Associate Operations Support Specialist works on-site in Wichita, Kansas, supporting manufacturing and production processes. The role applies quality, industrial, and manufacturing engineering principles and coordinates with other support disciplines as needed. It also contributes to production methods and standards, technical research, and guidance for manufacturing staff.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; a final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or trade school certificate.
- Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing.
- Experience in continuous improvement and manufacturing support.
- FSDA implementation experience.
- 3DX capability.
- Familiarity with drilling and welding hard metals.
- Familiarity with composite processes and materials.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment.
- Self-motivation and ownership of projects and issues, including follow-through to closure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Experience with SAP.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in manufacturing and production processes.
- Apply quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering principles and coordinate with other support disciplines or core functions as required.
- Develop quality and cost-effective production methods, standards, and systems by applying production engineering principles.
- Participate in technical research on proposed projects.
- Offer guidance to manufacturing staff.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- 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 paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
