Fabrication Manager

About the Role

This role supports Spirit AeroSystems’ Commercial Business Units, which designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The focus is on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

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 regarding project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

We 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
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

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 AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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.