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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.

As an Advanced Product Development Engineer, you will serve as a critical link between advanced aerospace design and shop-floor manufacturing reality. In this role, you will bridge the gap between initial product conception and industrial execution for major aerostructures by developing unique, first-of-their-kind manufacturing solutions for complex assembly problems. Operating with complete autonomy as a high-agency self-starter, you will work independently to anticipate systemic production failures and architect advanced assembly methodologies. You will eliminate complex constraints, lead the development of next-generation manufacturing processes, and perform rigorous trade studies—ultimately defining the future factory vision required to seamlessly transition cutting-edge aerospace concepts into flawless, high-rate production.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Appl y knowledge of aerospace mechanical/structural component fabrication technologies to support metallic fabrication research and development strategies and plan s

Industrialize and scale additive metal manufacturing processes for new aerostructure applications, with a focus on high temperature metal alloys

Define engineering requirements, qualification plans, and compliance approaches up front for design for metal additive manufacturing and advance welding technologies

Support multi-functional teams in the above effort s , coordinate the identification and capture of cost and time savings, and assist in strategic technology planning.

Develop, analyz e, and appl y material properties and design allowables , processing methods , and quality engineering specifications and standards to metallic fabrication projects.

Review engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in service problems.

I mplement concepts and designs, analyze prototype systems, equipment, and processes, and verify compliance with customer requirements, company policy, procedures and guidelines, and governmental regulations.

Assist with trade studies for design and/or process al ternatives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering

2+ years of related e xperience with automation and fabricati on technology

2+ years of related e xperience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with CATIA or other equivalent CAD programs

Engineering and technical drawing interpretation knowledge

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, procedures and specifications

Experience in cross-functional project management

Experience with hard metal machining , high temperature alloys

Experience using 3D modeling software slicing software for additive manufacturing

Knowledge and experience with metal additive manufacturing technologies including laser powder bed fusion and various direct energy deposition processes

Understanding of metallurgical terminology and concepts

Experience with Catia V5 highly preferred

Experience working with a multi-functional team on technical manufacturing projects

Experience working in a research and development environment

Ability to take initiative and seek creative metallic fabrication solutions

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: $75,550 - $115,850

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.