Defense - Manufacturing Engineer

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
72K-110K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer coordinates with suppliers and teams to implement manufacturing plans, develop toolings, and optimise processes while communicating design concepts and managing changes.
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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.
Key Accountabilities:
  • 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

Required Qualifications:
  • Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • 2-5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 1-4+ years of related experience with a Master's Degree
  • Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Clarification, 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $71,650 - $109,800
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 2-5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 1-4+ years of related experience with a Master's Degree
  • Ability to secure Program Access approval

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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