Associate Structural / Mechanical / Quality Test Engineer

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
75K-115K Annually
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The Role
Manages internal and external structural, mechanical, and quality testing from test planning through reporting. Develops test plans and procedures, coordinates suppliers and customers, analyzes instrumentation and test data, and verifies measurements including stress, strain, loads, acceleration, temperature, and pressure. The role requires safe work with potentially hazardous equipment, effective project and schedule management, and collaboration across teams in a deadline-driven aerospace manufacturing environment.
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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:
  • Manage execution of internal and external testing (including requirements, cost, schedule, and coordination with supply chain, external lab, and internal/external customers)
  • Apply knowledge of structures, mechanics, systems, subsystems, components, and materials to development and definition of test plans; test procedures; test design and management; data analysis; and reporting of test results
  • Apply knowledge of principles and theories relevant to measurement of stress, strain, loads, acceleration, deflection, temperature, pressure, and other environmental conditions and functional testing
  • Analyze data to determine whether instrumentation is functioning correctly upon installation
  • Work effectively and supportively in a team environment while being able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Work with potentially hazardous equipment or on potentially hazardous test activities, following all safety equipment and processes mandated for those activities to complete them safely
  • Work directly with internal customers in a supportive and positive manner
  • Work in dynamic and deadline driven environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelors degree from an ABET engineering program
  • 2+ years working as an engineer in a related field
  • Experience managing test projects throughout lifecycle (test plan through test report)
  • Attention to detail while able to meet critical project timelines
  • Experience working with mechanical/electrical/hydraulic test systems
  • Experience working with computer systems
  • Experience working with instrumentation and test equipment
  • Communicate with customers and team members effectively to complete assigned tasks to agreed schedule
  • Analyze test data to ensure tests are being performed correctly and that all instrumentation is working correctly
  • Ability to work multiple test projects each with separate tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience in a test lab and/or flight test environment is a benefit
  • Design and/or stress experience is beneficial but not essential

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): $75,000 - $115,000
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.
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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

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • At least 2 years of engineering experience in a related field
  • Experience managing test projects throughout the full lifecycle, from test plan through test report
  • Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic test systems
  • Experience working with computer systems
  • Experience working with instrumentation and test equipment
  • Ability to analyze test data and verify instrumentation is functioning correctly
  • Effective communication with customers and team members to complete tasks on schedule
  • Ability to manage multiple test projects with separate tight deadlines
  • Experience in a test laboratory or flight test environment
  • Design and/or stress experience

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