Associate Operations Support Specialist

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. This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, 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, and its core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines.
• Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required.
• Develops quality and cost‑effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles.
• Leads and participates in long‑range technical research on proposed projects.
• Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff.

Basic Qualifications

• 3‑5+ years of experience (or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience) in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• High level of understanding of composites and manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn.
• High‑level understanding of composite fabrication and manufacturing.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, navigate through 3‑D engineering models).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• SAP experience.
• Manufacturing/shop‑floor experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience.
• Understanding of RCCA process, ability to prepare a business case, and implement process improvements.

Union

This is a union‑represented position.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Summary Pay Range: $59,450 – $91,150.
• Kansas Tax Credit: eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).