Spirit Defense - Entry-level Technical Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS • 2h ago

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 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.

The Composite Manufacturing Research & Technology team is looking for an Engineering Technical Analyst with extensive Composite Fabrication experience to guide Estimating , fabrication and Report Out activities in support of multiple commercial and defense research projects. In this role you will work with engineering teams, materials & process teams, and program teams, to collaboratively guide technical solutions from the lab to the factory floor.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Apply knowledge of aerospace mechanical/structural component fabrication and assembly processes and technologies to support metallic fabrication research and development strategies and plans.

Design, develop, verify, apply, and implement experimental technologies and improvements to established fabrication technologies.

Support multi-functional teams in the above effort, coordinate the identification and capture of cost and weight savings, and assist in strategic technology planning.

Research, design, develop and analyze materials, tools, products, and their related fabrication and assembly processes to develop and optimize for use in engineering design of and/or application in aero systems structures, systems and subsystems.

Develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, processing methods, and quality engineering specifications and standards to metallic fabrication projects.

Review engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in service problems.

Implement concepts and designs, analyze proto@type systems, equipment, and processes, and verify compliance with customer requirements, company policy, procedures and guidelines, and governmental regulations.

Facilitate technology implementation in production and provide support to the user community.

Determine the feasibility of new design, modeling, and fabrication techniques, as well as investigate and analyze problems to restore the quality and functionality of products and processes.

Oversee fabrication of test parts and components in support of metallic fabrication research projects

Assist with programming and sustainment of lab machining assets

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Related experience with fabrication and machining technology

Related experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with CATIA or other equivalent CAD programs

Engineering and technical drawing interpretation knowledge

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Understand Estimating and Budgets

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

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, procedures and specifications

3+ years' experience in project management, developing and sustaining large complex projects

Ability to quickly familiarize with factory manufacturing processes

Experience working with a multi-functional team on technical manufacturing projects

Experience working in a research and development environment

Ability to take initiative and seek creative Composite fabrication solutions

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 market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $56,500 - $86,600

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.

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