Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

MUST be able to work 2nd, 3rd, alternative work week and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: 

• Supports and directs various job families to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies 
• Applies process management and improvement techniques 
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems 
• Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement 
• Development of metrics used to monitor factory progress 
• Coordinate interactions with customers, external representatives, and key personnel 
• Participate on cross-functional teams, programs, divisions, and various groups to integrate business objectives, strategies, and plans. 
• Troubleshoots process breakdowns and develops root cause analysis 
• Develop team through engaging regular one-on-one reviews and working sessions 

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, hard and soft Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining 
• 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 25 or more employees 
• 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military) 
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment 
• Experience utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results 
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.) 
• Management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status 
• BA Degree and 6-9 years of relevant experience or MA Degree and 4-7 years of relevant experience
• MUST be able to work 2nd, 3rd, alternative work week and weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5 years of experience in a leadership role 
• 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining 
• SAP experience 
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere 

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.