Spirit AeroSystems · 11 hours ago
Defense - Engineering Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on the defense and space marketplace. The Engineering Manager will lead an engineering team through emerging programs in hypersonic, space, unmanned aircraft, or next-generation aircraft, providing technical leadership and ensuring high performance in design and build processes.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to your engineering leads
Collaborate with leadership on goals for performance based on contract requirements
Measures requirements management performance and constantly looks for opportunities to improve performance
Manage technical, cost, budget, and schedule (EVMS) of the team
Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with your program
Mentor and collaborate with engineers within your team to enhance skills and assist in their desired career trajectory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or other related course of study obtained from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent international accreditation
10+ years of relevant engineering experience including at least 3 years in a significant leadership role
Experience leading an engineering team
Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong presentation skills
Strong emotional intelligence skills and professional presence to be able to work with company executives and customers
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Ability to travel
Preferred
Experience with new programs
Active Secret DoD security clearance
Experience in collaborating with senior-level managers and managing complex engineering designs
Experience with Program Management Best Practices (Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management, Enterprise Standard Gated Process, Baseline Management, etc.)
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
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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