Spirit Defense - Senior Operations Engineering Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and motivate employees to achieve high performance
• Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes
• Establish, oversee, and administer processes, policies, and practices and determine resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans
• Oversee and manage budgets of the organization and development projects
• Understand full life cycle requirements for product development
• Define factory vision, and strategy
• Work with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans
• Interface with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblocks elimination
• Manage employees and multiple levels of management applying industrial and manufacturing engineering techniques and concepts to optimize production system design and operational efficiency
• Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Interface regularly with executive leadership, customers, and program stakeholders to provide status updates and drive resolution of key issues

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related 4-year technical degree
• 10+ years of experience with one or more of the following within the Manufacturing Operations function (e.g., Shop Floor Manufacturing Operations, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, or Industrial Engineering)
• 10+ years of experience leading various problem-solving methods (i.e. Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, or other assessment, audit and investigative models)
• 5+ years of related management, supervisory, and/or leadership experience
• 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)

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access
• Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, or industry standards
• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) and root cause driven engineering changes
• Experience or relevant course work in any of the following: Six Sigma, Lean+, Manufacturing and/or Process Improvement
• Leadership in major business transformation initiatives
• Progressive leadership experience with increasing scope and responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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

• $144,050-$220,850

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.

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

• 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.