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Spirit AeroSystems Associate Advance Product Development and Research Engineer in Wichita, Kansas
Overview
This role is at Boeing Wichita , a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting both Boeing Wichita ’s Commercial and Defense Business Units . Boeing Wichita 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. Boeing Wichita Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions . Boeing Wichita Defense supports a wide variety of defense focused projects for numerous defense customers , with an emphasis on aerostructures .
The Advanced Metals Research & Technology team is looking for a Metals and Fabrication Research Engineer with fabrication and research experience to support multiple commercial and defense research and development projects . In this role you will work with engineering teams , materials & process teams , and program teams, to collaboratively guide technical solutions from the lab to the factory floor.
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 to 4 years of related e xperience with automation and fabricati on technology
Knowledge and experience with metal additive technology and welding technology (electron beam, laser bean, friction stir, etc )
2 to 4 years of related e xperience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with fabrication and machining with high temperature metal alloys
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):
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
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
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