Spirit AeroSystems · 13 hours ago
Industrial Engineering Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $161K/yr
4+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that designs and builds commercial aerostructures. The Industrial Engineering Manager will lead a team of Industrial Engineers and Production Control Analysts in managing production metrics and planning for 737 Fuselage production, partnering with various functional leaders to enhance production stability and achieve organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers and Production Control Analysts, driving performance, accountability, and career growth
Manage production planning, capacity analysis, and scheduling to support program objectives and production stability
Drive industrial engineering strategies focused on process optimization, line balancing, standard work, and efficient product flow
Provide technical oversight for IE methods, analyses, and implementation of process improvements and future-state manufacturing solutions
Monitor and improve utilization of labor, tooling, equipment, and facilities while supporting rate readiness and recovery planning
Partner with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program leadership to align priorities and deliver operational results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
4 or more years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Operations within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functional teams
Experience leading projects with continuous improvement focus
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
1 or more years of experience in a formal people leadership role
Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methodologies
Experience managing teams of 10 or more direct reports
Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational results through employee engagement
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
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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