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Spirit AeroSystems

Defense - Operations Support Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes

Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required

Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles

Participates in technical research on proposed projects

Offers guidance to manufacturing staff

Qualifications

5-9+ years of related experience

High School Diploma or GED

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate

Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing

Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support

FSDA implementation

3DX capability

Familiarity with drilling and welding hard metals

Familiarity with composite processes and materials

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment

Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure

Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

Project Management experience

Experience with MS Office Suite

Experience with SAP

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.

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.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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