Quality First Level Manager

Overview 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, 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 aluminum manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership.Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures.Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle.Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures.Communicates, educates, trains and coaches’ customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes, and procedures.Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise.Manage program quality requirements by aligning efforts to the customer requirements, overseeing product acceptance, ensuring program cadence, develop and maintain charts, communications, presentations.Manage Quality ResourcesManage Root Cause and Corrective Actions Qualifications Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 5+ years’ experience in a Quality discipline3+ years’ leadership experienceExperience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirementsExperience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environmentFunctional Inspection experienceAbility to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, rapid change environment.Support multiple functions such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply ChainRoot Cause and Correct Action (RCCA)Project managementComputing - Microsoft Office applications.SAP Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Bachelor's Degree preferred.NADCAP Certification ExperienceExcellent interpersonal skills for working cross functionally across teams.Analytical, demonstrated ability to analyze requirements and prioritize accordingly.Strong leadership abilityA focus on continuous process improvementExceptional time management skillsWorking familiarity of First Article Inspections (FAI)Functional experience in First Article Inspection (FAI),Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Familiar with multiple inspection methodologies: inspection tools, machines, CMM etc. Drug Free Workplace 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. 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. 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: $72,850 - $111,700 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.