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Quality Inspector - Operations

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-15374 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 04, 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.

Summary:

We are seeking an Inspector to support composite fuselage and propulsion fabrication, assembly, and related systems inspection functions, including DIT-MCO, HIRF, Skydrol, and photogrammetry. The role requires interpreting drawings and specifications, applying precision inspection methods, and ensuring compliance with Quality Management System standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical knowledge of production processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to cross-train across multiple disciplines.

Location: Wichita, KS

  • Composite Fuselage fabrication and assembly, Composite Propulsion fabrication, and all propulsion assembly statement of work
  • Perform systems inspection function (DIT-MCO, HIRF, Skydrol, photogrammetry, etc)
  • Perform all functions associated with these responsibilities
  • Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
  • Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures
  • Working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Specifications
  • Overall working knowledge of production processes
  • Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
  • Communication skills written and verbal will be necessary as well as utilizing good computing skills.
  • Operate testing machines, calculate and record results
  • Maintain certifications as required
  • Plan own sequence of operations
  • Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies
  • Verify that tools are qualified
  • Prepare and maintain Quality records
  • Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required
  • Cross-train in equivalent level Assembly, Composite, Metals, Process and Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic classifications

Required:

  • Must be willing and able to work any shift.
  • Must pass a vision exam.
  • Proficiency in basic computer operations. 
  • Ability to work inside aircraft and tight spaces, including overhead and under-head tasks.
  • All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.
    • IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered. 

Preferred:

  • Previous manufacturing and/or quality assurance experience.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

  • Strong mechanical background; prior experience as an auto mechanic will also be considered.

  • Familiarity with Word, Excel and SAP systems.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay:  $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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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