Spirit AeroSystems · 1 day ago
Material & Process Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Material & Process Engineer will apply engineering principles to support the development and manufacturing of aerospace structural details, while also innovating processes for efficiency and compliance.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Utilize engineering knowledge to support the development, design, manufacturing, assembly, evaluation/inspection, and procurement of aircraft or aerospace structural details and assemblies
Recommend and select processes, coatings, and components, considering environmental and regulatory requirements for chemical, environmental, and mechanical aspects of aerostructures
Develop new concepts for aerostructures aligned with OEM process requirements
Support research projects to resolve process challenges, enhance manufacturing and assembly processes, and advance aerospace materials technology
Innovate chemical process and assembly operations to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards
Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specifications
Review and approve engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and to assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in service problems
Utilize analytical problem-solving skills to enhance delivery efficiency and quality, including Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Associate Engineer (Level 2): 2+ years working as an engineer in a related field
Mid-Level Engineer (Level 3): 5+ years working as an engineer in a related field
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
Effective time management
Preferred
Industry Experience: Prior experience in the aircraft/aerospace industry focusing on aerostructure materials, processes, and standards
Technical Skills: 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)
Advanced Education or Experience: A Master's degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical 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
Process Improvement: Training or certification in Lean or Six Sigma
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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