Spirit Defense - Associate Process Control Analyst
About The Position
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, within Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (Spirit Defense), an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Spirit Defense provides engineering, rapid prototyping, capabilities, technologies, and support for customer missions. The Associate Process Control Analyst analyzes and optimizes production methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to support efficient resource use and production goals. The role evaluates capacity, processes, and products, recommends and implements improvements, assesses process-change impacts on budgets, develops labor standards, and maintains performance and cost data. It also develops shop schedules and capacity plans, manages manufacturing layout planning and implementation, presents performance data to manufacturing leadership, and coordinates with cross-functional teams and tooling. The analyst applies technical principles independently within established guidelines and contributes to continuous improvement and innovation. This is a union-represented position. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. The employer does not sponsor employment visas. The summary pay range is $56,500–$86,650. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-away programs. Program availability may vary based on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. Candidates joining the Kansas team may be eligible for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years. Post-offer applicants and employees may be tested for specified drugs and alcohol when policy criteria are met.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Experience with shop-floor planning, including build plans and sequenced manufacturing schedules.
- Proficiency using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows.
- Skill in facilitating meetings and clearly presenting data to various stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
- Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in SAP and other systems, technical aptitude, and strong Microsoft suite skills.
- Experience developing labor-hour and overtime plans.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient resource use and meet production goals.
- Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness.
- Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data.
- Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes.
- Present performance data to manufacturing leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources.
- Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Eligible Kansas team members may qualify for a $5,000 state of Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
