Material Review Engineer (Mid-level or Senior)

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. This role represents Engineering on the Material Review Board (MRB) in an aerospace production or preproduction environment. The engineer formulates, analyzes, substantiates, and documents dispositions for production nonconformances within Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements, using independent, single-signature authority for aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations.

The position relies on knowledge of aircraft design and manufacturing across machined and sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, large-scale assemblies, and systems integration. MRB engineers use systems thinking to improve producibility and resolve production problems, investigate root causes, recommend resolutions to design discrepancies, and manage or contribute to cross-functional engineering and manufacturing initiatives. An engineering degree from an ABET-accredited and/or Washington Accord-recognized college or university is required.

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. Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. The summary pay range is $89,500–$137,250 for Mid-Level (Level 3) and $115,750–$177,500 for Senior (Level 4). Employees may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, with availability depending on factors including location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. Members of Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team may be eligible for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Completed engineering degree from an ABET-accredited and/or Washington Accord-recognized college or university.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience.
• For Senior (Level 4), at least 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to formulate, analyze, substantiate, and document production nonconformance dispositions within applicable regulatory and OEM requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness.
• Ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a Material Review Board in an aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs.
• Experience reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair designs, and repair substantiation while working for an airline, FAA Part 145 repair station, or aircraft OEM liaison.
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve component maintainability and resolve component performance problems.
• Knowledge of production and design processes, including aircraft-industry standard repair methods.
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
• Skill in initiating design and process changes.
• Ability to develop, implement, and integrate technical curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Represent Engineering as a member of the Material Review Board in an aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• Formulate, analyze, substantiate, and document dispositions for production nonconformances within Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements.
• Use independent, single-signature authority to disposition nonconformances involving aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations.
• Apply knowledge of aircraft design and manufacturing, including machined and sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, large-scale assemblies, and systems integration.
• Apply systems thinking to improve hardware producibility and resolve production problems.
• Investigate root causes and recommend resolutions to design discrepancies.
• Manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams working on engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority.
• Potential $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years for eligible Kansas team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level