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Spirit AeroSystems Defense - Operations Support Specialist in Wichita, Kansas
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
Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)
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:
2-5+ 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:
Active DoD Security Clearance
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.