Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer - Automation Research and Technology

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Spirit is focused on areas of research and technology that specifically address current customer needs and anticipate challenges for commercial and defense programs of the future. Spirit not only employs the latest technology – we create it. As an engineer on the Automation team at Spirit AeroSystems, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing innovative solutions for Spirit’s most challenging Automation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or another relevant Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
1+ years of relevant experience
Experience with CAD design packages such as SolidWorks or CATIA (Part design, Assembly, and drafting workbenches)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency writing technical documents (User’s manuals, specifications, test plans, patent applications)
Hands-on experience using and operating laboratory equipment (Power tools, 3D printers, Laser cutters, CNC routers)
Experience with robotic systems (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, etc.)
Experience with high-level programming languages such as Python or C#
Experience working in the Aerospace, Defense or Automotive Industry.

Responsibilities

Gathers and documents the problem statement and associated engineering requirements
Conceptualizes solutions to challenging problems
Uses 3D CAD software such as CATIA or SolidWorks to generate parts and assemblies
Validates mechanical designs through simulation and proof of concepts (POC)
Develops documentation such as manufacturing drawings and bills of materials (BOM)
Collaborates with electrical and mechatronics engineers on complex designs that require electrical systems and programming integration
Effectively communicates status and results to team members, management, and customers
Contributes to a collaborative team environment.