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Fabrication Senior Manager

Spirit AeroSystems and Careers
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2027
Overview:
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY

Position Responsibilities:
  • Develop strategies and lead the implementation to achieve improvement in on-time delivery, cost, safety, quality and productivity
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies
  • Sets future staffing needs and development of the team
  • Conducts performance reviews on subordinates
  • Partners with various support functions on any new or changing statements of work Communicates with internal customers
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
  • 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
  • 5 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 100 or more employees
  • 5 years leadership/management experience (industry or military)
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
  • Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
  • Prior budgetary responsibility or review experience for associated department P&L
  • Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leading teams and driving route cause corrective actions (RCCA)
  • Ability to coach and develop team
  • Prior experience working with and leading multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 10 years of experience in a leadership role
  • 10 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
  • Prior SAP experience
  • Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
  • Versatile manufacturing and machining experience
  • Understanding of supervising Union employees
  • Experience with aircraft maintenance or machining
  • Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment


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: $106,300 - $163,000

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.

Salary : $106,300 - $163,000

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