Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Engineering First Level Manager in Wichita, Kansas
Overview
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Manages experienced professionals (e.g. engineers, scientists, financial analysts) who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
Often heads one or more sections or a small department
Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units
Assignments are defined in terms of activities and objectives
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
Interacts with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels
Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives
Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues
Frequent interactions with the customer
Qualifications
Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
5+ years’ experience in an engineering or technical role
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience in aerospace structures, design, or research and technology
Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
Exceptional time management skills
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.