Spirit AeroSystems · 1 month ago
Quality Support Specialist – Propulsion
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$58K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focused on designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Quality Support Specialist will apply quality policies and engineering principles to maintain quality systems and ensure compliance with various requirements while coordinating process improvements in manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of quality policies, governmental regulations, and engineering principles to develop, document, and maintain quality systems, operating procedures, and customer requirements
Develop and administer directives, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements, thereby assuring quality system compliance
Plan and coordinate improvements in manufacturing, including hardware and tool acceptance, variability reduction, developing key suppliers, and assembly operations
Perform design reviews to ensure quality is engineered into products and tools, while also analyzing requirements of contracts, drawings, and specifications to develop plans for applying quality disciplines to processes
Conduct configuration audits and reviews of products, tools, and processes, and compile, measure, and analyze process capability data to perform trend analyses and risk assessments
Utilize process improvement methodologies, such as root cause analysis, to plan and coordinate process improvements and ensure sequenced inspection control points, creating and maintaining inspection accountability systems
Skill in process improvement methodologies (i.e., root cause analysis) to plan and coordinate process improvements
Identify, evaluate, and implement preventative measures, corrective actions, procedural changes, and process improvements, and present resultant findings
Ability to attend, interface and present data during customer meetings
Provide education and coaching on the Quality Management System and Manufacturing Verification Process
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality discipline, preferably in inspection, aerospace, or manufacturing
Experience in engineering drawings/specifications and knowledge of precision measuring tools used for inspection
MS Office (power point & excel) experience
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Proficiency in defect identification, non-conformance data analysis, and thorough documentation skills
Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including 8D and/or 5Why
Familiarity with various inspection methodologies, including tools, machines, and Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)
Training in Project Management and Six Sigma methodologies, along with certification or training in AS9100 and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Experience with SAP/MES systems and proficiency in Smartsheets and Tableau software platforms
10+ years related experience in Aerospace Manufacturing, OR Bachelors degree with 6-9 years, OR Masters degree with 5-7 years applicable experience
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and team-based environment
Ability to prioritize requests from multiple sources and support requirements
Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure and resolution
High level written and verbal communication skills as direct communication with the customer is required
Leadership experience helpful
Benefits
$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
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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
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