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Defense - Quality Inspector

Job in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67232, USA
Listing for: Spirit AeroSystems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24.81 - 41.27 USD Hourly USD 24.81 41.27 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities
  • MVP certification beneficial, but not required
  • Possess the skills/knowledge to perform in one or more of the following classifications:
    Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A, Assembly Mechanic A, Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A, Underwing Composites Mechanic A, Metals Mechanic, Process Mechanic

    A.
  • Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
  • Assist in training as applicable to job roles
  • Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary)
  • Determine and submit test and investigation statements
  • Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
  • Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
  • Candidates must be able to apply and obtain a security clearance
  • Must be able to secure Program Access approval
  • All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
  • Familiarity with MBD, primarily Catia V5 and Enovia, including GD&T tolerancing
  • Familiarity in SAP, Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP), but not required
  • Cross‑trained to support both major assembly and composite fabrication, so experience in both disciplines is preferred
  • Sikorsky DQR experience preferred but not required
  • Composite Inspection
  • Assembly Inspection
  • Fabrication Inspection
  • 2+ years Composite Mechanic
  • 2+ years Assembly Mechanic

All Candidates must pass the Work Keys Assessment () or provide verification that they have passed the Work Keys Assessment. Delay in completing your Work Keys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

Union

This is a union‑represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

Summary Pay Range: $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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