Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer - Wichita KS Job Wichita area,Kansas USA,Engineering

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Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer - Automation Research and Technology

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

Spirit is focused on areas of research and technology that specifically address current customer needs and anticipate challenges for commercial and defense programs of the future. Spirit not only employs the latest technology – we create it. As an engineer on the Automation team at Spirit Aero Systems, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing innovative solutions for Spirit’s most challenging Automation projects.

Position Responsibilities:

Gathers and documents the problem statement and associated engineering requirements
Conceptualizes solutions to challenging problems
Uses 3D CAD software such as CATIA or Solid Works to generate parts and assemblies
Validates mechanical designs through simulation and proof of concepts (POC)
Develops documentation such as manufacturing drawings and bills of materials (BOM)
Collaborates with electrical and mechatronics engineers on complex designs that require electrical systems and programming integration
Effectively communicates status and results to team members, management, and customers
Contributes to a collaborative team environment.

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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or another relevant Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
1+ years of relevant experience
Experience with CAD design packages such as Solid Works or CATIA (Part design, Assembly, and drafting workbenches)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Proficiency writing technical documents (User’s manuals, specifications, test plans, patent applications)
Hands-on experience using and operating laboratory equipment (Power tools, 3D printers, Laser cutters, CNC routers)
Experience with robotic systems (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, etc.)
Experience with high-level programming languages such as Python or C#
Experience working in the Aerospace, Defense or Automotive Industry.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

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