Entry-level Material Review Engineer

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:

Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, as members of the Material Review Board (MRB), in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment

Requires the capabilities to formulate, analyze, substantiate and document dispositions for production nonconformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements

Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules

This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined/sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration

MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her roll in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments

Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of production problems

Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies

Ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or will have completed required degree by July 31st, 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment

Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred

Experience with composite materials in design

Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs

Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison

Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems

Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods

Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration

Skill in the initiation of design and process changes

Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and to demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness

Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum

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: $63,750 - $97,750

Compensation & Premium Eligibility:

Employees in this role may also become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with delegated authority .

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.

Position Responsibilities:

Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, as members of the Material Review Board (MRB), in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment

Requires the capabilities to formulate, analyze, substantiate and document dispositions for production nonconformances within the boundaries of Federal Aviation Regulations and OEM delegated requirements

Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning nonconformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules

This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined/sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals, advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration

MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her roll in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments

Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of production problems

Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies

Ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or will have completed required degree by July 31st, 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment

Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred

Experience with composite materials in design

Knowledge of CATIA V5 programs

Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison

Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems

Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods

Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration

Skill in the initiation of design and process changes

Ability to communicate effectively, act decisively, and to demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness

Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum

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: $63,750 - $97,750

Compensation & Premium Eligibility:

Employees in this role may also become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with delegated authority .

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.