Spirit AeroSystems · 13 hours ago
Materials and Process Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, specializing in the design and manufacture of commercial aerostructures. The Materials and Process Engineer will apply engineering principles to support the development and manufacturing of aerospace structural components, focusing on material selection, process improvement, and quality enhancement.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Utilize Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials engineering knowledge to support the development, design, manufacturing, assembly, evaluation/inspection, and procurement of aircraft or aerospace structural details and assemblies
Recommend and select Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and components, considering environmental and regulatory requirements for chemical, environmental, and mechanical aspects of aerostructures
Develop new concepts for aerostructures aligned with OEM Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and process requirements
Support research projects to resolve Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and process challenges, enhance manufacturing and assembly processes, and advance Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials technology
Innovate metallic and composite material fabrication and assembly processes with respect to Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials components to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards
Contribute to the development and maintenance of electrical/electronic engineering standards and specifications
Utilize analytical problem-solving skills to enhance delivery efficiency and quality, including Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs) related to electrical/electronic materials or processes affecting aerostructures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials Science, from an ABET accredited program
Preferred
Prior experience in the aircraft/aerospace industry focusing on aerostructure materials, processes, and standards
Proficiency in CAD tools such as Catia V5/6, Enovia, PASS, PDMLink, along with Project Planning (MS Project), Engineering Resource Planning Tools (SAP/cERP/gPLM), and standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio)
A Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials Science Engineering is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of five years of direct technical experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong written and oral communication skills, coupled with effective time management abilities
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams (MFTs) or integrated product teams (IPTs)
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
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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
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Patrick M. Shanahan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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