Job Description
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages pylons nacelles and wing components with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize methods equipment facilities and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
- Evaluate capacity processes and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
- Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
- Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
- Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
- Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines contributing to continuous improvement and innovation
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 2-4 years of Manufactureing experience
- Experience with shop floor planning including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
- Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
- Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite
- Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans
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 - Associate (Level 2): $56500 -$86650
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
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.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of Manufacturing experience
- Experience with shop floor planning including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
- Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
- Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders
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- Retirement Support—Company materials describe a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most U.S. nonunion employees with immediate vesting plus a student‑loan match feature; certain bargaining units add employer contributions or distinct match formulas. These features make long‑term savings a notable strength though specifics vary by unit.
- Parental & Family Support—Boeing advertises up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave per event for birth adoption surrogacy or foster placement alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Backup care and other family supports are also highlighted.
- Healthcare Strength—Official sources outline comprehensive medical dental vision disability and life coverage plus mental‑health/EAP resources and backup care. Some agreements cap employee healthcare cost share at defined levels reinforcing emphasis on coverage depth and affordability.
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05/13/2026
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