Fabrication Manager

Position Responsibilities

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
• Prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining

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
• Versatile manufacturing and machining experience
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining

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.

Summary Pay Range

$71,150 - $109,100

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.