Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
5+ years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers
Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.
Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
Practical engineering knowledge
Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan.
Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design.
Uses process engineering principles and techniques. Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams.
Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures.