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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge to develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans.
- Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, 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 &postproduction problems.
- Has the ability to demonstrate configuration control of the hardware, within the manufacturing build plan.
- Ability to 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):
- 2+ years of relevant Manufacturing experience.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Engineering degree from an accredited university
- Experience with manufacturing engineering
- Aerospace knowledge
- Experience with Catia programs
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
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.
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of relevant Manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Engineering degree from an accredited university
- Experience with manufacturing engineering
- Aerospace knowledge
- Experience with Catia programs
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Company materials describe a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most U.S. nonunion employees with immediate vesting, plus a student‑loan match feature; certain bargaining units add employer contributions or distinct match formulas. These features make long‑term savings a notable strength, though specifics vary by unit.
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Parental & Family Support — Boeing advertises up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave per event for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Backup care and other family supports are also highlighted.
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Healthcare Strength — Official sources outline comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, plus mental‑health/EAP resources and backup care. Some agreements cap employee healthcare cost share at defined levels, reinforcing emphasis on coverage depth and affordability.
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