Defense - Operations Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wichita, Kansas, United States Spirit AeroSystems Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes
  • Applies principles and practices typically associated with quality engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions and coordinates with other support disciplines or core functions as required
  • Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles
  • Participates in technical research on proposed projects
  • Offers guidance to manufacturing staff

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • 5-9+ years of related experience
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate
  • Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing
  • Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support
  • FSDA implementation
  • 3DX capability
  • Familiarity with drilling and welding hard metals
  • Familiarity with composite processes and materials
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment
  • Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience with MS Office Suite
  • Experience with SAP

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.

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.

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