Industrial Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

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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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the standardization, governance, and compliance of Industrial Engineering tools across the global enterprise
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of the assembly precedence networks and own the site-wide critical path improvement plan
• Develop and implement optimized product flows through studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems
• Utilize a systems-thinking approach to develop creative solutions for complex problems and drive consensus on technical decisions
• Employ a variety of communication styles to ensure stakeholder and customer satisfaction through project updates, including presentations to senior leadership
• Support digital transformation efforts and industrial automation projects where applicable

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-2 years of related experience in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of Industrial Engineering tools including project management, production systems, flow and capacity analysis, manufacturing methods, statistical analysis, and lean manufacturing
• Knowledge of IE Tools used in production including capacity analysis, theory of constraints, waste elimination, production improvements
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and project teams with a continuous improvement focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specializing in Excel and PowerPoint

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): $59,800 - $91,650

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.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.