Manufacturing Planner (Apprentice program)

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. Boeing-Wichita is seeking entry-level Manufacturing Planners for a two-year structured, hands-on development program.

Participants rotate through planning groups to learn how manufacturing plans are developed, maintained, and used to support production. With guidance from experienced planners and subject matter experts, they build skills in interpreting engineering requirements, preparing work instructions, coordinating with production teams, and resolving planning issues. The role is intended for someone curious, organized, and eager to develop a manufacturing planning career.

This is a union-represented position. Spirit AeroSystems is a Drug Free Workplace; post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when policy criteria are met. Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The summary pay range is $50,500–$76,750. Eligible employees may be able to enroll in benefit programs, with availability dependent on eligibility factors. Candidates joining the Kansas team may be eligible for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Requirements

• Strong interest in manufacturing, engineering, production planning, or a related field.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems and planning tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, and ask questions when requirements are unclear.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or college coursework in manufacturing, engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related area.
• Internship, co-op, military, or work experience in manufacturing, maintenance, production, or a technical environment.
• Experience reading technical documents, drawings, or work instructions.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, or enterprise planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through assigned planning groups to learn different products, processes, and planning responsibilities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical information to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Help develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Learn to sequence work, identify required tools and materials, and support production readiness.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other teams to address questions and production issues.
• Assist with researching and resolving plan discrepancies, incomplete information, and process concerns.
• Update planning documents and systems accurately, following applicable procedures and requirements.
• Participate in training, coaching, and development activities, and apply feedback to build planning skills.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and clear work instructions.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in 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; availability varies by eligibility factors.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed