Spirit Defense - Production Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance
• Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as:
  • Assembly of components into subassemblies
  • Mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic)
  • Installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives
  • Testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment
• Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at the Wichita, KS location.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing or related experience
• 2+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• 3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role
• Aerospace and/or Military background
• Fabrication and/or Assembly experience
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
• Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using SAP
• Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
• Experience monitoring cost
• Experience managing projects
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)

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 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

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

Summary Pay Range: $71,150 - $109,100

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.

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these 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.