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Spirit AeroSystems

Manufactures aerostructures for airplanes

Fabrication Manager

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWichita, KS, USA$71.2k - $109.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or machining, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining.
  • Flexibility to work second, third, or alternative work-week shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Support and direct various job families to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
  • Apply process management and improvement techniques.
  • Use problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop solutions to fabrication problems, and facilitate work teams.
  • Provide training and interface with internal organizations and external customers regarding project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, industrial manufacturing, chemical metallic finishing or processing, assembly, or machining.
  • At least 5 years managing or supervising teams of 15 or more employees, and 5 years of leadership or management experience in industry or military settings.
  • Prior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting department production status to senior leadership.
  • Budgetary responsibility or experience reviewing department profit and loss, and experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metrics.
  • Prior SAP experience and military management or leadership experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production environments, including supervising union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining.
  • Versatile manufacturing and machining experience.

About the Company

Spirit AeroSystems

Manufactures aerostructures for airplanes

Spirit AeroSystems builds large aircraft structures like fuselages and wings for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business jets. It designs, fabricates, and supplies these major aerostructures to customers such as Boeing and Airbus, who then integrate them with other parts to complete airplanes. The company stands out because it spun out from Boeing as an independent supplier and operates at a scale focused on large aluminum and composite structures, with growth in defense and aftermarket services beyond commercial airframes. Its goal is to provide a stable, end-to-end supply of aerostructures, expand its defense and aftermarket offerings, and ensure reliable production across its key programs, including possible alignment with Boeing to stabilize the 737 supply chain.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
2005

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