Material & Process Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize engineering knowledge to support the development, design, manufacturing, assembly, evaluation/inspection, and procurement of aircraft or aerospace structural details and assemblies.
• Recommend and select processes, coatings, and components, considering environmental and regulatory requirements for chemical, environmental, and mechanical aspects of aerostructures.
• Develop new concepts for aerostructures aligned with OEM process requirements.
• Support research projects to resolve process challenges, enhance manufacturing and assembly processes, and advance aerospace materials technology.
• Innovate chemical process and assembly operations to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specifications.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly, and in-service problems.
• Utilize analytical problem-solving skills to enhance delivery efficiency and quality, including Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Associate Engineer (Level 2): 2+ years working as an engineer in a related field
• Mid-Level Engineer (Level 3): 5+ years working as an engineer in a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
• Effective time management

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Associate Engineer (Level 2): 2+ years working as an engineer in a related field
  • Mid-Level Engineer (Level 3): 5+ years working as an engineer in a related field
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
  • Effective time management
• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Industry Experience: Prior experience in the aircraft/aerospace industry focusing on aerostructure materials, processes, and standards
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD tools such as Catia V5/6, Enovia, PASS, PDMLink, along with Project Planning (MS Project), Engineering Resource Planning Tools (SAP/cERP/gPLM), and standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio)
  • Advanced Education or Experience: A Master's degree in Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of five years of direct technical experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Process Improvement: Training or certification in Lean or Six Sigma

Skills

Basic skills required for this role include proficiency in CAD tools, project planning tools, and standard MS Office applications.

Benefits

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.

Pay & Benefits

• Summary Pay Range - Associate Engineer (Level 2): $79,000 - $121,100
• Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level Engineer (Level 3): $96,050 - $147,250

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.