Spirit AeroSystems · 2 hours ago
Operations Engineering Management/Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on commercial aerostructures. The Operations Engineering Manager will lead a team to manage production metrics, compliance with engineering requirements, and process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Industrial Engineers, Operation Support Specialists and Methods Analysts with diverse skill sets
Experience creating and utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results
Provide experience to the development of headcount and other key components to future operations plans
Knowledge of IE Tools used in production i.e.: capacity analysis, facility layout, and production improvements
Manage the build process and compliance for engineering requirements, Quality Assurance standards, and customer contract requirements
Lead the development of new processes and changes in existing processes
Improve product quality and enable on takt production
Engage in whether the product can be produced, the quality of the product and the related processes
Manage the schedule of complex, competing priorities and report on realization to senior management
Demonstrate favorable results through coaching, mentoring and influencing others
Skills to navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome
Competency to complete task with little to no oversight
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience in a leadership/management role
Excellent Customer Relationship Management Skills
Demonstrated ability to work with demanding and difficult customers with conflicting priorities within a fast-paced challenging environment
Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, delegate effectively, strong collaboration skills and the ability communicate effectively
Provide technical expertise and business leadership cross-functionally, effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong ability to evaluate risk, make timely, succinct decisions
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Composites, Materials, Engineering Technology, or other related course of study
Experience in composite fabrication/manufacturing
Experience in Assembly Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing expertise
5 years of experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment
Management experience
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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