Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Defense - Quality Assurance Support Specialist 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
Location: Wichita, KS (Onsite)
Key Accountabilities
Apply knowledge of quality policies and governmental regulations to develop and administer long-range customer inspection plans, acting as agent/designee for customer, to meet contractual and other requirements
Ability to plan and coordinate improvements in manufacturing (e.g., hardware and tool acceptance, variability reduction, developing key suppliers, and assembly operations, etc.)
Ability to perform design reviews to ensure that quality is engineered into the product and tool
Apply knowledge of engineering (e.g., manufacturing, tooling, quality, and statistics, etc.) to analyze requirements of contracts, drawings, and specifications to develop plans for the application of quality disciplines to processes
Ability to perform configuration audits and reviews of products, tools, and processes
Ability to compile, measure and analyze process capability data, models to perform trend analyses and risk assessments
Skill in process improvement methodologies (i.e., root cause analysis) to plan and coordinate process improvements
Ability to ensure sequenced inspection control points, create and maintain inspection accountability systems
Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement preventative measures, corrective action, procedural changes, process improvements and present resultant findings
Provide education and coaching on the Quality Management System and Manufacturing Verification Process
Qualifications
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of related quality experience
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree
MS Office
SAP
Active DoD security clearance preferred
Experienced desired with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and team-based environment
Ability to prioritize requests from multiple sources and support requirements
Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure and resolution
Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Great attitude and willingness to learn
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.
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.