Fabrication Manager

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

6h

About The Position

The Fabrication Manager works at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

This role manages employees across multiple manufacturing disciplines and leads strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity. The manager determines staffing needs, develops team capabilities, conducts performance reviews, and supports employee development through coaching and mentoring. The position collaborates with internal support functions, customers, and teams across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Procurement to facilitate fabrication, resolve issues, and improve operational performance.

The role requires flexibility to work second, third, or alternative work-week shifts. The position is based in Kansas; eligible employees may qualify for a Kansas aviation tax credit. The stated summary pay range is $71,150–$109,100, with actual pay based on candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Prior experience working with cross-functional groups.
• Flexibility to work on second, third, or alternative work-week shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related field.
• Experience leading projects while managing schedules, budgets, and operational objectives.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and managing collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop and lead strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct subordinate performance reviews.
• Collaborate with support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate with internal customers to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities to develop efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

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 paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eligible employees on the Kansas team 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed