Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, 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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
• Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
• Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
• Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
• Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
• Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2-4 years of Manufactureing experience
• Experience with shop floor planning, including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
• Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
• Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred

• 3+ years of relevant experience

• Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred

• Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite

• Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Summary Pay Range
• Associate (Level 2): $56,500 -$86,650

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
• Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
• Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
• Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
• Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
• Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2-4 years of Manufactureing experience
• Experience with shop floor planning, including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
• Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
• Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred

• 3+ years of relevant experience

• Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred

• Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite

• Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Summary Pay Range
• Associate (Level 2): $56,500 -$86,650

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.