Scientist (Mid-level or Senior)

Position Responsibilities

• Create and develop innovative solutions to manufacturing issues and/or processes that reduce waste, reduce rework, and improve efficiency and first-time quality.
• Maintain and increase knowledge of analytical instruments and methods by researching new testing concepts and processes and determine instrument applicability to further improve Spirit production manufacturing processes. Also maintain lab instruments and establish schedules for preventative maintenance to ensure high instrument uptime.
• Develop, update and maintain test methods. Train technicians and ensure their compliance to the methods. Ensure lab is compliant to all applicable company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records for laboratory procedures, observations, methods and final results.
• Serve as a technical and problem-solving resource for M&PE staff and to production operations.
• Lead audit preparations.

This is an intermediate or experienced position. Work under general supervision and/or independently with no instructions for routine work and under general supervision for special assignments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar. Engineering degrees must be from an ABET accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in relevant aerospace industry
• Conversant with various analytical instrumentation including, but not limited to, Ion Chromatography (IC) and Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP)
• Develop test plans & testing methodology to support program needs, RCCAs, coordinate testing, author test reports for qualification activities, as well as material and process specifications for Spirit AeroSystems
• Ability to independently interpret laboratory data, and present findings to M&PE staff and leadership team in clear, concise fashion
• Ability to interpret & define requirements to meet customer specifications and manufacturability to ensure solutions meet all applicable requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work independently or on a team
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading a team in a lab setting
• Experience with Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Glow Discharge Spectrometry (GDS)
• Experience with AS9100 and/or NADCAP

Pay

• Summary Pay Range – Mid-level (Level 4): $87,250 - $133,750
• Summary Pay Range - Senior (Level 4): $114,050 - $174,850
• 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.