Plant Engineer Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

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 products 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:

• Produces or procures the technical designs for modifications to new buildings, structures, utilities, and other systems in support of site operations.
• Develops the technical requirements for the estimate, design, procurement, construction, maintenance, and operation of the above systems/equipment.
• Plans, specifies, designs, and manages projects.
• Supports maintenance and improves the reliability of assets.
• Interfaces with company organizations, customers, and suppliers to meet company business requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or another relevant discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 5+ years of related experience, including manufacturing experience in managing, designing and facilitating manufacturing sites.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, and Construction personnel.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Preparing cost estimates and/or appropriations requests for capital projects.
• Project management of a portfolio of large and small projects.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and flow.
• Expertise in laying out manufacturing footprints for various programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints.
• Cross-functional communication and relationship-building.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or another regulated heavy industry manufacturing environment.

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: $109,000 - $167,150

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.