Fabrication Front Line Leader

Overview

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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

• Supports and directs various job families to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Applies process management and improvement techniques.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems. Facilitates work teams.
• Provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining
• Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly, or Machining
• 5+ years managing/supervising teams of 15+ employees and 5 years of leadership/management experience in industry or military settings
• Prior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting to Senior Leadership on department production status
• Budgetary responsibility or experience reviewing associated department P&L, as well as experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metrics
• Prior SAP experience and military management or leadership experience
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining
• Versatile manufacturing and machining experience

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.

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

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.