Defense - Quality Systems Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

11h•$58,500 - $112,550•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

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in a Quality classification / position
Level 2: 2-5+ years of related quality experience within a manufacturing environment
Level 3: 5-10+ years of related quality experience within a manufacturing environment
Must be able to secure Program Access approval on an ITAR controlled program
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs and other software utilized in the manufacture of aerospace products
Experience using SAP
Proficient with standard industry RCCA tools (i.e., 7-Pack, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Team player
Strong work ethic, self-starter, willingness to learn and grow as a professional
Understanding of DPD and GD&T, including experience with Catia, 3D, or MBD engineering models
Six Sigma Green Belt other LEAN certification/experience
Experience in project management
Previous experience with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, specifically Designated Quality Representative (DQR)
Familiar with AS9100 RevD

Responsibilities

Maintaining and Continuously Improving the Quality Management System (QMS)
Serve as the company Quality Management Representative
Act as Liaison for interface with customers, suppliers, and other agencies
Lead the MRB Team in review of all non-conformances
Lead the RCCA Team in root cause and corrective actions
Work with leadership team and peers to develop future state projects, goals, and timelines to meet those goals
Prioritize projects and goals by importance and scope
Work with process owners and other stakeholders to develop plans to meet improvement goals
Where appropriate, lead execution efforts on identified initiatives (methods may include Kaizen events or other formal or informal improvement efforts)
Where others are responsible for leading improvement efforts, work closely with each stakeholder to assure goals are met in the time frame required
Perform continual assessments of current state process performance and update on a regular basis to ensure continual improvement of the business
Schedule and lead effective meetings
Develop and use formal meeting agendas and meeting minutes to ensure action items are captured and executed upon
Develop and conduct presentations, develop reports or other written forms of communication to present to leadership or aid in process improvement
Assist in the development of training and verifying effectiveness of training and perform tests or measurements of processes
Author or revise documents such as procedures, processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Perform spot audits in assigned shop for compliance items