Spirit AeroSystems · 4 months ago
Defense - Quality Inspector
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24/hr - $41/hr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. The Quality Inspector role involves performing inspections, audits, and assisting in training while ensuring compliance with quality standards and processes.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
MVP certification beneficial, but not required
Possess the skills/knowledge to perform in one or more of the following classifications: Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A Assembly Mechanic A Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A Underwing Composites Mechanic A Metals Mechanic a Process Mechanic A
Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
Assist in training as applicable to job roles
Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary)
Determine and submit test and investigation statements
Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be eligible to apply for, obtain, and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance, as well as meet the requirements to obtain customer-specific clearance
Must be able to secure Program Access approval
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift
Selected candidate will possess a familiarity with MBD, primarily Catia V5 and Enovia, including GD&T tolerancing
Selected candidate will be familiar in SAP, Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP), but not required
Selected candidate will be cross-trained to support both major assembly and composite fabrication, so experience in both disciplines is preferred
Composite Inspection
Assembly Inspection
Fabrication Inspection
2+ years Composite Mechanic
2+ years Assembly Mechanic
All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
Preferred
MVP certification beneficial, but not required
Sikorsky DQR experience preferred but not required
Benefits
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.
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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