Engineering Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 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.
Boeing-Wichita is seeking a Liaison Engineering Manager to join their team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you'll guide the resolution of complex technical issues, partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, and help keep production moving safely while meeting customer and design requirements. If you are a collaborative leader who can turn engineering challenges into practical solutions, we invite you to apply to this role.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
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 the resolution of operational and scheduling issues
Frequent interactions with the customer
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS site.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
5+ years’ experience in an engineering or technical role
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience
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
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: $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.
Position Responsibilities:
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 the resolution of operational and scheduling issues
Frequent interactions with the customer
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS site.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
5+ years’ experience in an engineering or technical role
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience
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
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: $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.