Spirit AeroSystems · 11 hours ago
Defense - Senior Engineering Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $218K/yr
15+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a leading supplier in the defense and space marketplace, providing innovative engineering and rapid prototyping services. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplined engineering team in developing new programs in areas such as Hypersonic, Space, and Unmanned aircraft. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing engineering teams, and overseeing program integration while ensuring high performance and technical expertise.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and first-level managers. This includes recruitment, career pathing, and fostering a culture of innovation and safety. Team includes, but limited to, Materials and Processes, Stress, Design, Dimensional Management, Weights, Liaison, and Systems Engineering. Provide technical leadership by providing direction
Participate in contract negotiations providing technical information to support Spirit Defense position and protect intellectual property
Establish goals for performance based on contract requirements
Able to establish a team that will translate the contract into organization tasks and ensures seamless integration of Engineering to Program IPTs and Capabilities
Oversee the integration of technical, cost, budget, and schedule of the program
Provides direction on organizational designs that enhance effectiveness, defining roles and responsibilities within organization
Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with your program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other related course of study obtained from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent international accreditation
15+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a significant leadership or managerial role
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
Master's or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, science, engineering, or other related course of study obtained from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent international accreditation
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Experience with new programs
Active Secret DoD security clearance
Network across the aerospace and defense industry
Experience in collaborating with executive-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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