Spirit Defense - Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager

Job Title

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.

*** This position is for the 2nd Shift***

Position Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance
• Fabricates detail parts and subassemblies from composite and bonded materials using conventional, numerical control, and special composite/bonding fabrication equipment
• Performs related functions to provide complete composite/bonding fabrication details and subassemblies

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• 3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
• Bonding and composites experience
• Background in the Aerospace industry
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
• Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using SAP
• Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
• Experience monitoring cost
• Experience managing projects
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)

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: $71,150- $109,100

Kansas Tax Credit:
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.

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. #LI