Adv Product Development and Research

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This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

• Support advanced manufacturing projects from concept to transition to operation through the stage gate process.
• Conceive innovative manufacturing processes, designs, and advanced technologies for existing manufacturing processes
• Define and perform research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes.
• Define future factory vision, concepts and options with cost and benefit evaluation.
• Understands full life cycle requirements for product and process development.
• Perform trade studies for design and manufacturing alternatives.
• Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front for design for manufacturing and/or automation
• Work in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans. Build positive relationships with internal support disciplines, customers and suppliers.
• Progress concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness.
• Create plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. managing projects from start to finish
• Define necessary resources and development plans.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program with 0-1 years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage with influence
• Must be a self starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
• Experience building interpersonal professional relationships
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• 3D computer aided modeling
• Experience with robotics, automation, design, and various programming languages (C++, Python)
• Familiarity with Linux operating system I.E. Ubuntu
• Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio
• Experience with aerostructure manufacturing
• Experience in cross-functional project management
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
• Knowledge of operational processes, flow and procedures
• Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS and ROS2)
• Research experience

This is a union-represented position.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $62,250 - $95,450

Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.  for more information on the tax credit.

Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.