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Overview

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 a n 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

Key Accountabilities:

+ Candidate should have the capability to design, develop, verify and implement experimental technologies and processes related to Non-Destructive Inspection and Evaluation ( NDI or NDE) in an industrial manufacturing environment.

+ Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop new and alternative NDI/NDE solutions for new & existing aerospace products.

+ Define and perform research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes.

+ Perform trade studies for design and manufacturing alternatives.

+ Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front for design for manufacturing and/or automation

+ Work in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans. Build positive relationships with internal support disciplines, customers and suppliers.

+ Progress concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness.

+ Create plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. managing projects from start to finish

+ Define necessary resources and development plans.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s D egree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

+ The typical qualifications of a non-destructive evaluation (NDE) engineer would be an accredited engineering degree in electrical, mechanical , aerospace, physics, and/or non-destructive evaluation.

+ Ability to manage with influence

+ Must be a self-starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision

+ Experience building interpersonal professional relationships

+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity/experience with analytical tools such as Matlab , Python 3 and/or Machine Learning algorithms or techniques.

+ Experience in NDE disciplines, preferably ultrasonic testing

+ Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio

+ Experience with aeros pace structural manufacturing

+ Experience in cross-functional project management

+ Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System

+ Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain

+ Knowledge of operational processes, flow and procedures

+ Research experienc e, from topic conception to conclusion

+ DoD Security Clearance

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Summary Pay Range: $62,250.00 - $95,450.00

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.

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.