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Spirit Defense - Methods Process Analyst (Associate or Mid-level)

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, KS · Posted September 21, 2026

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About the job

Overview

This 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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Determines the labor and machine resources required to accomplish production tasks

Uses time standards to establish, measure, monitor, and adjust the resource capacity limits or levels necessary to execute the production plan

Develops and uses time standards

Reports on capacity constraints that may hinder completion of the production plan and provides methodologies to overcome those constraints

Performs detail shop scheduling and reporting to ensure production deliverables are completed to support downstream customers

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3+ years of relevant experience

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Mid-Level (Level 3): 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree

Familiarity with Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving, ISO, AS-91000, ISO-14001 or similar

High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change

Able to interface comfortably with all levels of management

Aircraft Experience

MS Office Skills

Data analytical abilities

Problem solving / decision making skills

Previous experience with Project Management

Communication Skills (both verbal and written)

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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.

We also provide 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 (Associate - Level 2): $56,500 - $86,650

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 3): $71,500 - $109,600

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:

Determines the labor and machine resources required to accomplish production tasks

Uses time standards to establish, measure, monitor, and adjust the resource capacity limits or levels necessary to execute the production plan

Develops and uses time standards

Reports on capacity constraints that may hinder completion of the production plan and provides methodologies to overcome those constraints

Performs detail shop scheduling and reporting to ensure production deliverables are completed to support downstream customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3+ years of relevant experience

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Mid-Level (Level 3): 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree

Familiarity with Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving, ISO, AS-91000, ISO-14001 or similar

High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change

Able to interface comfortably with all levels of management

Aircraft Experience

MS Office Skills

Data analytical abilities

Problem solving / decision making skills

Previous experience with Project Management

Communication Skills (both verbal and written)

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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.

We also provide 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 (Associate - Level 2): $56,500 - $86,650

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 3): $71,500 - $109,600

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.