Job Description
Wichita, Kansas Job
ID 2026-16786
Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date May 20, 2026 At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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 an 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. Position Responsibilities:
Manage, develop, and motivate employees to achieve high performanc e Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processe s Establish, oversee, and administer processes, policies, and practices and determine resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plan s Oversee and manage budgets of the organization and development project s Understands full life cycle requirements for product developmen t Defines factory vision, and strateg y Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plan s Interfaces with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblocks eliminatio n Manages employees and multiple levels of management applying industrial and manufacturing engineering techniques and concepts to optimize production system design and operational efficienc y Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objective s Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct report s Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processe s Team is responsible for long-range asset planning, headcount planning, short- and medium-range resource planning, and emergent support as neede d Team is considered subject matter experts for Factory/Operations Metrics and Improvement, helping to provide insight into performance, target opportunities for improvement, and drive on-time delivery of quality product, safel y Set operational goals and acquire necessary resources for projects and processe s Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvement initiative s Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and team member s Provide technical inputs for derivatives and future requests for proposal s Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processe s Interface regularly with executive leadership, customers, and program stakeholders to provide status updates and drive resolution of key issue s This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience): Bachelor's degree in engineering or related 4-year technical degre e 10+ years of experience with one or more of the following within the Manufacturing Operations function (e.g., Shop Floor Manufacturing Operations, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, or Industrial Engineering ) 10+ years of experience leading various problem-solving methods (i.e. Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, or other assessment, audit and investigative models ) 5+ years of related management, supervisory, and/or leadership experienc e Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship ) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Master's degree in engineering or a related fiel d Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Acces s Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense program s Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, or industry standard s Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) and root cause driven engineering change s Experience or relevant course work in any of the following: Six Sigma, Lean+, Manufacturing and/or Process Improvemen t Leadership in major business transformation initiative s Progressive leadership experience with increasing scope and responsibilit y Strategic leadership mindse t Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writte n 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:
$144,050-$220,850 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 (opens in new window) 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. #LI-CG1 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. Your Benefits No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future. Generous company match to your 401(k). Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations. These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
