Operations Support Specialist at Spirit AeroSystems

OverviewThis 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. ResponsibilitiesKey Accountabilities: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. 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. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:5-9 years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and support -or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of direct experience in a similar roleHigh School Diploma or GEDHigh level of understanding of complex machining processesFamiliarity with the RCCA process and process improvementsExperience in Continuous Improvement methodologiesStrong listening skills and a proactive approach to learningAbility to collaborate across functionsComfortable with basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, and navigation through 3-D engineering models)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree preferred not required with industry experienceSAP experience is a plus; SAP is utilized dailyManufacturing/shop floor experienceLean and Six Sigma experience Union:This is a union-represented position. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $71,750 - $110,000 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.