Spirit Defense - Quality Inspector

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
25-41 Hourly
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Performs systems, assembly, composite, fabrication, and process inspections; conducts hardware audits, surveillances, investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions. The inspector documents test findings, supports training, submits investigation statements, and may work across major assembly and composite fabrication. The role requires shift flexibility, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for a Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
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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:
Level A
  • MVP certification beneficial, but not required
  • Possess the skills/knowledge to perform in one or more of the following classifications: Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A Assembly Mechanic A Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A Underwing Composites Mechanic A Metals Mechanic a Process Mechanic A
  • Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
  • Assist in training as applicable to job roles
  • Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary)
  • Determine and submit test and investigation statements
  • Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
  • Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Selected candidate will possess a familiarity with MBD, primarily Catia V5 and Enovia, including GD&T tolerancing
  • Selected candidate will be familiar in SAP, Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP), but not required
  • Selected candidate will be cross-trained to support both major assembly and composite fabrication, so experience in both disciplines is preferred
  • Composite Inspection
  • Assembly Inspection
  • Fabrication Inspection
  • 5+ years Composite Mechanic
  • 5+ years Assembly Mechanic

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: $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access
  • U.S. citizenship required for government clearance and Special Program Access
  • Willingness and ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
  • Ability to certify for the Systems inspection function
  • Ability to investigate and document root-cause analyses and corrective actions
  • Ability to determine and submit test and investigation statements
  • Ability to perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
  • Familiarity with MBD, primarily CATIA V5 and ENOVIA, including GD&T tolerancing
  • Familiarity with SAP and Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP)
  • Experience in both major assembly and composite fabrication
  • Composite inspection experience
  • Assembly inspection experience
  • Fabrication inspection experience
  • Five or more years of composite mechanic experience
  • Five or more years of assembly mechanic experience
  • MVP certification

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