Spirit Defense - Associate Quality Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions. Position Responsibilities: Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and servicesProvides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and servicesAnalyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standardsEvaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipmentConducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analysesTests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systemsEnsures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectivesConducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product qualityPerforms root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issuesInterfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirementsUtilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience): Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related engineering fieldAbility to obtain and maintain 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): Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related engineering fieldAerospace backgroundProficiency in technical writingExperience in strategic planning and operationsCompetence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing Union: This is a union-represented position. 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: $71,100- $109,000 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. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Export Control Requirements: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.