Spirit AeroSystems · 1 month ago
Numerical Control Programmer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that focuses on designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Numerical Control Programmer will provide expertise in numerical control and machining, analyze NC programs for compliance, and collaborate with various teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provides knowledge of numerical control, machining, and programming inspection machine tools
Performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of NC programs to ensure validation and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications
Analyze blueprints, engineering models, and electronic controls to support NC programming
Work with NC programmers to optimize or modify programs as required
Program CMM’s, portable inspection devices and provide verification of NC programs using software and apps
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Validates fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams
Communicates with cross-functional teams to influence and clarify design concepts
Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, and addresses producibility issues as well as production & post-production problems
Qualification
Required
Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, metallic machining, sheet metal, systems, structures and inspection
2-5 years experience in numerical control (NC) programming, concentrating on multi-axis machines, metallic or composite materials
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Experience with inspection machine tools and NC Programming software
Frequent interaction with internal personnel in the manufacturing environment and occasionally with inter-organizational personnel and external customers
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
Strong knowledge of SAP
CATIA; ENOVIA;; Metrologic; Verisurf; Polyworks
Understanding of the master scheduling requirements
Ability to take a project from start to finish
Willingness to work cross-functionally
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, subject to experience in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or other related course of study a plus but not required
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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