Quality Inspector - Skin Fabrication and Chemical Processing

Spirit AeroSystems

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Wichita, Kansas

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

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.

Summary:

Skilled Quality Inspector with expertise in interpreting technical data, performing precision inspections, operating test equipment, and maintaining certifications while following Quality Management System policies. Able to work independently, communicate effectively, coordinate with internal teams, and cross-train across related classifications.

Responsibilities

Location:

Wichita, KS

Position 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be able to work any shift (including AWW-alternate work week).
• Minimum 2 years aircraft or mechanical experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Previous experience in aircraft inspection is highly preferred.

Experience in aerospace fabrication/assembly.

Knowledge of special processing (chemical, paint, composite bonding, weld, heat treat).

MS Office, MES and SAP experience.

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.

Pay:

$23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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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