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Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Summary:

We are seeking an Inspector to support composite fuselage and propulsion fabrication, assembly, and related systems inspection functions, including DIT-MCO, HIRF, Skydrol, and photogrammetry. The role requires interpreting drawings and specifications, applying precision inspection methods, and ensuring compliance with Quality Management System standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical knowledge of production processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to cross-train across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

+ Composite Fuselage fabrication and assembly, Composite Propulsion fabrication, and all propulsion assembly statement of work

+ Perform systems inspection function (DIT-MCO, HIRF, Skydrol, photogrammetry, etc)

+ Perform all functions associated with these responsibilities

+ Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments

+ Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures

+ Working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Specifications

+ Overall working knowledge of production processes

+ Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments

+ Communication skills written and verbal will be necessary as well as utilizing good computing skills.

+ Operate testing machines, calculate and record results

+ Maintain certifications as required

+ Plan own sequence of operations

+ Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies

+ Verify that tools are qualified

+ Prepare and maintain Quality records

+ Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required

+ Cross-train in equivalent level Assembly, Composite, Metals, Process and Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic classifications

Qualifications

Required:

+ Must be willing and able to work any shift.

+ All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (www.workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

+ Must pass a vision exam.

+ Proficiency in basic computer operations.

+ Ability to work inside aircraft and tight spaces, including overhead and under-head tasks.

Preferred:

+ Previous manufacturing and/or quality assurance experience.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Strong mechanical background; prior experience as an auto mechanic will also be considered.

+ Familiarity with Word, Excel and SAP systems.

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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law .