Engineering Manager

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

6d • Onsite

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. Spirit Commercial focuses on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Boeing-Wichita is seeking a Liaison Engineering Manager in Wichita, Kansas. The role guides the resolution of complex technical issues and partners with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to keep production moving safely while meeting customer and design requirements. The position manages experienced professionals, often leads one or more sections or a small department, and interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units. Assignments are defined by activities and objectives, and completed work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting those objectives. The role interacts with internal personnel, outside representatives, and customers, including participation in meetings concerning operational and scheduling issues. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at the Wichita, Kansas site.

The listed summary pay range is $130,600–$200,200. Eligible employees may have access to benefit programs, with availability depending on eligibility factors. Candidates may also be eligible for a Kansas aviation tax credit of $5,000 for up to five years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering or technical role.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills working cross-functionally across teams.
• Analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and hold people accountable.
• Keen eye for detail and a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Often lead one or more sections or a small department.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Guide the resolution of complex technical issues.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to help keep production moving safely while meeting customer and design requirements.
• Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
• Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives, typically concerning operational and scheduling issues.
• Interact frequently with the customer.

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 programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• 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: Manager