Spirit Defense - Entry-Level Material Review Engineer

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. Spirit Defense designs and builds aerostructures across multiple OEMs, including the Northrop Grumman B-21 program, Lockheed/Sikorsky CH-53K program, Large Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Programs, and other emerging and classified projects. Spirit Defense programs involve fully integrated fuselage, wing, pylon, and nacelle components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. This Material Review Engineering role may support any of the above programs in a hands-on factory support role resolving product/process issues during aircraft production.

Responsibilities

• Represent the entirety of Engineering as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB) in an aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning non-conformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid-paced production schedules.
• Apply knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined/sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration to make disposition decisions.
• Use systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and resolve production problems.
• Investigate root causes and recommend resolutions to design discrepancies.
• Manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University or completion of degree by July 2027.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications

• Experience with Material Review Board in an aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation (airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison).
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and resolve performance problems.
• Knowledge of production and design processes, including aircraft industry standard repair methods.
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
• Skill in initiating design and process changes.
• Ability to develop, implement, and integrate technical curriculum.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Summary Pay Range: $63,750 - $97,750
• Employees in this position may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority.
• Kansas Tax Credit: Eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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
• Programs that provide for both 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 the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.