Senior Material & Process Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

8d•Remote

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. This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
9+ years working as an engineer in a related field
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
Effective time management
Ability to travel to suppliers (~10-25%)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the aircraft/aerospace industry focusing on aerostructure materials, processes, and standards.
Focus on composite processing, manufacturing and inspection preferred.
Proficiency in CAD tools such as Catia V5/6, Enovia, PASS, PDMLink, along with Project Planning (MS Project), Engineering Resource Planning Tools (SAP/cERP/gPLM), and standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio).
A Master's degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Alternatively, a minimum of five years of direct technical experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training or certification in Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Utilize engineering knowledge to support the development, design, manufacturing, assembly, evaluation/inspection, and procurement of aircraft or aerospace structural details and assemblies.
Recommend and select processes, coatings, and components, considering environmental and regulatory requirements for chemical, environmental, and mechanical aspects of aerostructures.
Develop new concepts for aerostructures aligned with OEM process requirements.
Support research projects to resolve process challenges, enhance manufacturing and assembly processes, and advance aerospace materials technology.
Innovate chemical process and assembly operations to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specifications.
Review and approve engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and to assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in service problems.
Utilize analytical problem-solving skills to enhance delivery efficiency and quality, including Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs).