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Spirit AeroSystems · 1 month ago

Advanced Product Development and Research Engineer (Non-Destructive Inspection)

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $95K/yr

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. They are seeking an Advanced Product Development and Research Engineer to design and implement technologies related to Non-Destructive Inspection in an industrial manufacturing environment.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Candidate should have the capability to design, develop, verify and implement experimental technologies and processes related to Non-Destructive Inspection and Evaluation (NDI or NDE) in an industrial manufacturing environment

Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop new and alternative NDI/NDE solutions for new & existing aerospace products

Define and perform research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes

Perform trade studies for design and manufacturing alternatives

Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front for design for manufacturing and/or automation

Work in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans. Build positive relationships with internal support disciplines, customers and suppliers

Progress concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness

Create plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. managing projects from start to finish

Define necessary resources and development plans

Qualification

Non-Destructive InspectionEngineering DegreeAnalytical ToolsAerospace ManufacturingProject ManagementDoD Security ClearanceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

The typical qualifications of a non-destructive evaluation (NDE) engineer would be an accredited engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, physics, and/or non-destructive evaluation

Ability to manage with influence

Must be a self-starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision

Experience building interpersonal professional relationships

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Preferred

Familiarity/experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python 3 and/or Machine Learning algorithms or techniques

Experience in NDE disciplines, preferably ultrasonic testing

Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio

Experience with aerospace structural manufacturing

Experience in cross-functional project management

Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System

Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain

Knowledge of operational processes, flow and procedures

Research experience, from topic conception to conclusion

DoD Security Clearance

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.