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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.

Spirit Defense designs and builds aerostructures across multiple OEMs, including the Northrop Grumman B-21 program, Lockheed/Sikorsky CH-53K program, Large Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Programs, and other emerging and classified projects.  Spirit Defense programs involve fully integrated fuselage, wing, pylon, and nacelle components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. 

This Material Review Engineering role may support any of the above programs in a hands-on factory support role resolving product/process issues during aircraft production. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, as members of the Material Review Board (MRB) in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her role in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments. 
• Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning non-conformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules.
• This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined /sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals,advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration.
• Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of production problems.
• Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies.
• Has the ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University or will have completed degree by July 2027
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Ability to manage projects and to lead and participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering initiatives.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison.
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems.
• Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods.
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
• Skill in the initiation of design and process changes.
• Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: $63,750 - $97,750  

Compensation Note:

Employees in this position may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with holding delegated authority.

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.

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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University or will have completed degree by July 2027
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Ability to manage projects and to lead and participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering initiatives.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison.
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems.
• Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods.
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
• Skill in the initiation of design and process changes.
• Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: $63,750 - $97,750  

Compensation Note:

Employees in this position may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with holding delegated authority.

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.

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