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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.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities:

• Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans bycoordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge to develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, andfunctional test plans.
• Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics working structions, manufacturing data sets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material.
• Communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts.
• Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, addresses producibility issues, production & post-production problems.
• Has the ability to demonstrate configuration control of the hardware, within the manufacturing build plan.
• Abilityto apply process 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):

• 3+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Technical Degree
• Clarification and enhancement of existing build plans to promote standardization and ease of understanding
• Frequent interaction with internal personnel in the manufacturing environment and occasionally with inter-organizational personnel and external customers
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models
• Creation and publication of manufacturing graphics
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
• Strong knowledge of SAP
• CATIA / ENOVIA
• 3DX
• Understanding of the master scheduling requirements
• Ability to take a project from start to finish
• Willingness to work cross-functionally
• Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures

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 - Associate (Level 2): $59,950 - $91,950 

Summary Pay Range - Mid-level (Level 3): $71,650 - $109,800

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A  final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.