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Spirit Defense - Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager
Overview
This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, 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.
Responsibilities Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
- Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.
- Fabricates detail parts and subassemblies from composite and bonded materials using conventional, numerical control, and special composite/bonding fabrication equipment.
- Performs related functions to provide complete composite/bonding fabrication details and subassemblies.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a leadership or management role
- High School Diploma or GED
- An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- At least 3 years’ experience in Aerospace
- At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
- Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using SAP
- Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
- Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
- Experience monitoring cost
- Experience managing projects
- Experience with strategic planning
- Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)
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: $71,150- $109,100
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Spirit AeroSystems’ 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.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
- Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.
- Fabricates detail parts and subassemblies from composite and bonded materials using conventional, numerical control, and special composite/bonding fabrication equipment.
- Performs related functions to provide complete composite/bonding fabrication details and subassemblies.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a leadership or management role
- High School Diploma or GED
- An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- At least 3 years’ experience in Aerospace
- At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
- Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using SAP
- Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
- Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
- Experience monitoring cost
- Experience managing projects
- Experience with strategic planning
- Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)
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: $71,150- $109,100
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Spirit AeroSystems’ 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.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
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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
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$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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