Spirit Defense - Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

This role is within Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., specifically at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”), which operates as an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Spirit Defense focuses on providing capabilities, technologies, and support to customers through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, enabling them to succeed in their missions.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a leadership or management role
High School Diploma or GED
An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years’ experience in Aerospace
At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using SAP
Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
Experience monitoring cost
Experience managing projects
Experience with strategic planning
Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)

Responsibilities

Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.
Fabricates detail parts and subassemblies from composite and bonded materials using conventional, numerical control, and special composite/bonding fabrication equipment.
Performs related functions to provide complete composite/bonding fabrication details and subassemblies.