Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Hardware Variability Control

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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:

• Creates measurement plans from engineering drawings that use photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D instruments to measure assemblies and subassemblies
• Uses computer-aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design
• Set up and operate 3-D metrology instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies
• Develop training for performing 3-D measurements
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products
• Performs statistical analysis to assess, characterize, control, and manage risks of product quality and associated use conditions and non-conformances
• Ensures that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
• Perform root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• 5-9+ years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• STEM background
• Associate's Degree or higher in a technical field
• Experience with measurement specific software tools (i.e. Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Verisurf, Metrology, etc.)
• Hands-on measurement experience in a Lab and Production environment
• Experience with photogrammetry, laser trackers, articulating arms, or other metrology 3-D measurement instruments
• Experience with CATIA, Enovia, 3-D Experience and SAP
• Knowledge/experience with CAD software, such as CATIA and NX
• Knowledge/experience with measurement software such as Spatial Analyzer
• Able to follow complex instructions accurately
• Able to properly use and care for precision measurement equipment
• Able to approach an issue with a logical framework
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working at elevated heights on ladders, scaffolding and tooling
• Experience safely climbing up and down ladders, scaffolding and tooling

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: $69,550- $106,650
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. An interim and/or 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.