Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States; onsite. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, with a final Secret Clearance required after starting.

Salary: $85,600–$131,200 annual base pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3).

Company

Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, providing engineering, rapid prototyping, technology, and support capabilities.

What you will do

• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide program manufacturing and tooling plans.
• Identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies and improve manufacturing processes supporting type design.
• Apply process engineering principles to develop and guide requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
• Perform trade and cost studies and assist in leading integrated product and process teams.
• Apply manufacturing engineering knowledge in composite non-metallic, electrical/electronics, machining, sheet metal, systems, or structures areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and ability to deploy continuous improvement tools such as the Seven Wastes.
• Detailed knowledge of design methods on 2D and 3D design platforms and excellent drawing and design interpretation skills.
• Practical engineering knowledge.
• Strong understanding of metallic and composite manufacturing techniques and treatment processes.
• Self-driven, can-do attitude.
• Fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Culture & Benefits

• Union-represented position.
• Drug-free workplace with post-offer and employee testing when policy criteria are met.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Benefits and available options may vary by geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreement.
• Eligible Kansas employees may qualify for a $5,000 state aviation tax credit for up to five years.
• Employer does not sponsor employment visas.