Associate Operations Support Specialist

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
59K-91K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Supports machine fabrication and manufacturing improvement initiatives by tracking projects, applying quality and continuous improvement practices, analyzing production data, reducing process variation and defects, and coordinating cross-functional teams. The role uses statistical analysis and measurable outcomes to improve quality, reduce SR&R, and sustain manufacturing process improvements.
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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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Provides expertise in machine fabrication disciplines.
  • Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality, process improvement, and machine fabrication functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required.
  • Responsible for assisting, tracking, and measuring projects devised to improve processes, promote quality, reduce SR&R, etc. developed with strong problem statements, driven by data, and proven effective by measurable and sustainable improvements.
  • Utilize statistics and data to drive manufacturing improvements, minimize process variations, and identify and remove causes of defects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 3-5+ years of experience (OR a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience) in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
  • Strong communication skills; aligning senior leadership on strategic objectives while effectively coaching frontline teams to execute them
  • Experience with Continuous improvement
  • Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
  • High level understanding of machine fabrication and manufacturing
  • High level understanding of reading and intercepting drawings/blueprints related to machining
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and Smartsheet

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • SAP experience
  • Manufacturing/shop floor experience
  • Lean and Six Sigma experience
  • Understands RCCA process, can prepare a business case, process improvements

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: $59,450 - $91,150
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

  • 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support, or a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience
  • Strong communication skills, including aligning senior leadership and coaching frontline teams
  • Experience with continuous improvement
  • Strong listening skills and willingness to learn
  • High-level understanding of machine fabrication and manufacturing
  • High-level understanding of reading and interpreting machining drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Strong analytical and data management skills with proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and Smartsheet
  • Bachelor's degree
  • SAP experience
  • Manufacturing or shop floor experience
  • Lean and Six Sigma experience
  • Understanding of RCCA processes and ability to prepare business cases and process improvements

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  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
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  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.

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