Spirit Defense - Engineering Manager

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team

Possess understanding of full life cycle requirements for aerospace product development

Establish, oversee, and administer technical processes, policies, and practices

Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and staffing forecast of the engineering team

Collaborate closely with engineering managers and program managers to identify staffing gaps and execute hiring strategies

Define resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans

Provide development, mentoring, and growth opportunities for employees within the organization

Motivate and manage the team to ensure high performance

Partner with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans

Interface with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblock elimination

Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with program

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

8+ years of related engineering experience

2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences Engineering

Stress, Design, and/or SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test) engineering experience

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and hold people accountable

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally

Analytical with demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly

Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement

Exceptional time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company also provides 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: $130,600 - $200,200

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team

Possess understanding of full life cycle requirements for aerospace product development

Establish, oversee, and administer technical processes, policies, and practices

Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and staffing forecast of the engineering team

Collaborate closely with engineering managers and program managers to identify staffing gaps and execute hiring strategies

Define resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans

Provide development, mentoring, and growth opportunities for employees within the organization

Motivate and manage the team to ensure high performance

Partner with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans

Interface with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblock elimination

Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with program

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

8+ years of related engineering experience

2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences Engineering

Stress, Design, and/or SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test) engineering experience

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and hold people accountable

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally

Analytical with demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly

Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement

Exceptional time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company also provides 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: $130,600 - $200,200

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.