Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Defense - Project Management 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:
Apply business and management principles to deploy tools and processes in compliance with customer, company and regulatory requirements including control of product configuration, management of product configuration information, and maintenance of configuration accountability records
Implement, plan, and manage changes to product configurations and product configuration information
Audit detailed work statements and develop associated project files
Responsible for the development and documentation of functional processes related to change
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet technical goals and objectives
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and status for intervention and problem solving with functional and program stakeholders
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
5-9+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 4-8+ years of related experience with a Master’s Degree
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Security Clearance
SAP experience
Technical/Engineering background
RFA/RCA experience
Master Scheduler background
Manufacturing experience
IPT (Integrated Product Teams) experience
Aerospace background
Strong computer skills/proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Experience with gPLM and/or 3D Experience
Knowledge of BCCM and application of Program Management best practices
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (i.e. coordination, status and performance to plan)
Experience with c ross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals
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.
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