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Operations Engineering Management/Manager

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-16517 Category Engineering - Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 09, 2026
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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. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Industrial Engineers, Operation Support Specialists and Methods Analysts with diverse skill sets.
  • Experience creating and utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results.
  • Provide experience to the development of headcount and other key components to future operations plans.
  • Knowledge of IE Tools used in production i.e.: capacity analysis, facility layout, and production improvements.
  • Manage the build process and compliance for engineering requirements, Quality Assurance standards, and customer contract requirements.
  • Lead the development of new processes and changes in existing processes.
  • Improve product quality and enable on takt production.
  • Engage in whether the product can be produced, the quality of the product and the related processes.
  • Manage the schedule of complex, competing priorities and report on realization to senior management.
  • Demonstrate favorable results through coaching, mentoring and influencing others.
  • Skills to navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome.
  • Competency to complete task with little to no oversight.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • High School Diploma
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience in a leadership/management role
  • Excellent Customer Relationship Management Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with demanding and difficult customers with conflicting priorities within a fast-paced challenging environment.
  • Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, delegate effectively, strong collaboration skills and the ability communicate effectively.
  • Provide technical expertise and business leadership cross-functionally, effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong ability to evaluate risk, make timely, succinct decisions.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Composites, Materials, Engineering Technology, or other related course of study.
  • Experience in composite fabrication/manufacturing
  • Experience in Assembly Manufacturing
  • Lean manufacturing expertise
  • 5 years of experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment
  • Management experience

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: $105,300 - $161,450

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.


Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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