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Supplier Quality Manager

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

The Role: On a typical day, but not limited to, the Supplier Quality First Level Manager is responsible for a team of Supplier Quality Representatives (SQR) who oversee the performance and quality of Spirit Suppliers globally. This team is responsible for quality of product through the life cycle of the products which includes on-boarding, First Part Qualification, Sourcing of Product, First Article Inspection and Investigation of Discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Consistent discipline across suppliers, management and procurement job families and apply specialized technical expertise for problem resolution
  • Meets deadlines of supplier audits, discrepancy resolution and Supplier Improvement Initiatives
  • Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers and suppliers and all employee levels to carry out responsibilities
  • Responsible for the day to day performance management baseline, including establishing the programs organization and work breakdown structures; reporting, visibility and communication of strategic and operational program activities necessary to achieve defined program objectives and business plans
  • Reporting program performance and maintaining program communication plan

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in Supplier Quality Management/Supply Chain Management
  • Experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Experience with customer flow down requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • 3-5 yrs Experience in a quality or supply chain role
  • Experience in a leadership/management position.
  • Knowledge of AS9100
  • Knowledge of AS9102
  • Knowledge of AS9145
  • Experience in Aerospace
  • Experience in manufacturing.
  • Experience working with multiple cross functional teams.
  • Experience with project management.
  • Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization.
  • Governance and Compliance background including experience with AS9100 or other external audits.
  • APICS, CPIM, CSCP or other industry certification
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP experience
  • Bachelor’s degree

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: $100,750 - $154,500

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 : $100,750 - $154,500

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