Associate Structural / Mechanical / Quality Test Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supports Spirit’s Commercial Business Units, which design and build commercial aerostructures such as fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. The Associate Structural / Mechanical / Quality Test Engineer supports testing activities for Spirit Commercial.

The role manages internal and external testing from requirements through execution, coordinating cost, schedule, supply chain, external laboratories, and internal and external customers. It applies engineering knowledge to develop test plans and procedures, design and manage tests, analyze data, and report results. The position also involves assessing instrumentation, working with test systems and equipment, and conducting potentially hazardous test activities in accordance with required safety procedures. The engineer works both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

This is a union-represented position. Spirit AeroSystems is a Drug Free Workplace; post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing when criteria in company policies are met. The stated Associate (Level 2) summary pay range is $75,000–$115,000. Eligible employees may enroll in benefits that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Eligibility and options may vary. Candidates joining Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team may be eligible for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in a related field.
• Experience managing test projects throughout the lifecycle, from test plan through test report.
• Attention to detail while meeting critical project timelines.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic test systems.
• Experience working with computer systems.
• Experience working with instrumentation and test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to analyze test data to ensure tests are being performed correctly and instrumentation is functioning correctly.
• Ability to manage multiple test projects with separate, tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a test laboratory and/or flight test environment.
• Design and/or stress experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of internal and external testing, including requirements, cost, schedule, and coordination with supply chain, external laboratories, and internal and external customers.
• Apply knowledge of structures, mechanics, systems, subsystems, components, and materials to develop and define test plans and procedures, design and manage tests, analyze data, and report results.
• Apply relevant principles and theories to measure stress, strain, loads, acceleration, deflection, temperature, pressure, environmental conditions, and functional performance.
• Analyze data to determine whether instrumentation is functioning correctly after installation.
• Work collaboratively in a team and independently with minimal oversight.
• Follow required safety equipment and processes when working with potentially hazardous equipment or test activities.
• Work directly with internal customers in a supportive and positive manner.
• Manage work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

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.
• Eligible Kansas team members may qualify 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: Entry Level