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 companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
- Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
- Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
- Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
- Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
- Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) with 2-4 years of experience or Master’s with 0-2 years
- Experience with shop floor planning, including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
- Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
- Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
3+ years of relevant experience
Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred
Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite
Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans
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.
