Spirit Defense - Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Mid-level)

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
72K-131K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develops and guides manufacturing and tooling plans, implements advanced manufacturing technologies, improves production processes, establishes assembly and tooling requirements, performs trade and cost studies, and supports integrated product and process teams. The role requires engineering expertise across areas such as composites, electronics, machining, sheet metal, systems, or structures, with coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply teams, customers, and suppliers.
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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.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan.
  • Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design.
  • Uses process engineering principles and techniques. Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
  • Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams.
  • Ability to apply 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):
  • Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - interface with customers and suppliers
  • Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset - Seven Wastes etc.
  • Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2d and 3d design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills
  • Practical engineering knowledge
  • Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes
  • Self-driven with a 'can-do' attitude
  • Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

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): $71,650 - $109,800
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $85,600 - $131,200
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:
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's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • U.S. Person status required for export control compliance
  • At least 5 years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience for Mid-Level Level 3
  • At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
  • Experience with engineering systems and continuous improvement tools such as Seven Wastes
  • Knowledge of 2D and 3D design methods and drawing/design interpretation
  • Knowledge of metallic and composite manufacturing techniques and treatment processes
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer and supplier interaction

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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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