Entry-level Industrial Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems

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Wichita, Kansas

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/04/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Overview

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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Location:

Wichita, KS (On-site)

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel and optimization of product flow
• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. Based on these studies, develops and implements optimized product flow
• May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities
• Develops and provides time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes
• Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing
• Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

0+ years of related engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment

Composite experience

Advanced Microsoft Office skill level

Knowledge of IE Tools used in production such as capacity analysis, facility layout, production improvements, etc.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

$59,800 - $91,650

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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