
Leading company in the aerospace industry
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan
- Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design
- Uses process engineering principles and techniques
- Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations
- Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams
- Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures
Qualifications Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers
- Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.
- Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
- Practical engineering knowledge
- Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
- Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
- Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge of CATIA
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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: $71,650 - $109,800
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:
- Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan
- Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design
- Uses process engineering principles and techniques
- Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations
- Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams
- Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers
- Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc.
- Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
- Practical engineering knowledge
- Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
- Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
- Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge of CATIA
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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: $71,650 - $109,800
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.
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About Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems
PublicA manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10,001+
Employees
Wichita
Headquarters
$1.5B
Valuation
Reviews
10 reviews
3.5
10 reviews
Work-life balance
3.2
Compensation
3.8
Culture
3.4
Career
2.8
Management
2.9
65%
Recommend to a friend
Pros
Good benefits and compensation
Flexible work arrangements
Collaborative team environment
Cons
Limited career advancement
Poor management and leadership issues
High workload and tight deadlines
Salary Ranges
99 data points
Intern
Intern · Business Development
0 reports
$123,313
total per year
Base
-
Stock
-
Bonus
-
$104,820
$141,806
Interview experience
46 interviews
Difficulty
3.3
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer rate
42%
Experience
Positive 60%
Neutral 24%
Negative 16%
Interview process
1
Phone Screen
2
Technical Interview
3
Hiring Manager
4
Team Fit
Common questions
Technical skills
Past experience
Team collaboration
Problem solving
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