Entry-Level Operations Support Specialist
Spirit AeroSystems
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
As the operation process expert, this role provides guidance to the build plan including methods and techniques, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
Responsible for keeping up with industry best practices and implementing them within operations.
Develop labor hour estimates as well as tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals
Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines
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. Teams to coordinate with include: Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations
Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles
Leads and participates in long-range technical research on proposed projects
Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
0 - 2 years of experience [OR a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience] in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
High level of understanding in manufacturing of Sheet Metal assembly
MS office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Active listener and willing to learn
Degree is not required
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment
Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure
Familiar with RCCA
Project Management experience
Experience with SAP
Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing
Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support
Familiarity with drilling and fastening parts
Experience with SAP and MES
Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate is preferred but not required
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 – Entry Level (Level 1): $47,600 - $72,950
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.
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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
As the operation process expert, this role provides guidance to the build plan including methods and techniques, sequence of steps, tool plans, layouts, etc.
Responsible for keeping up with industry best practices and implementing them within operations.
Develop labor hour estimates as well as tooling and build concepts for new bid proposals
Provides expertise in production engineering disciplines
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. Teams to coordinate with include: Engineering, management, lean, tooling and operations
Develops quality and cost-effective methods, standards, and systems for production by applying production engineering principles
Leads and participates in long-range technical research on proposed projects
Provides guidance to less experienced manufacturing support staff
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
0 - 2 years of experience [OR a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience] in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
High level of understanding in manufacturing of Sheet Metal assembly
MS office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Active listener and willing to learn
Degree is not required
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-based environment
Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure
Familiar with RCCA
Project Management experience
Experience with SAP
Understanding of fabrication and/or assembly build processes and sequencing
Experience in Continuous improvement and Manufacturing Support
Familiarity with drilling and fastening parts
Experience with SAP and MES
Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certificate is preferred but not required
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 – Entry Level (Level 1): $47,600 - $72,950
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.