Spirit Defense - Material Review Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level , or Senior)

This Material Review Engineering role supports Spirit Defense programs in a hands-on factory support role resolving product/process issues during aircraft production. As a member of the Material Review Board (MRB), the engineer represents Engineering and uses independent single-signature authority to disposition non-conformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid-paced production schedules. The role involves applying systems-thinking to improve producibility, investigating root causes, and recommending resolutions to design discrepancies. The engineer also manages projects and leads or participates in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Material Review Engineers represent the entirety of Engineering, as members of the Material Review Board (MRB) in an Aerospace production or preproduction environment.
• MRB engineers are self-motivated and possess the ability to act decisively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness when exercising his or her role in MRB delegated or non-delegated environments.
• Utilize independent, single signature authority for dispositioning non-conformances on aircraft structural components, systems, functional tests, and wiring/electrical installations under rapid paced production schedules.
• This decision/disposition process is based upon knowledge of the design and manufacture of machined /sheet metal parts, weldments, non-metals,advanced composites, and/or large-scale assemblies and systems integration.
• Utilize skills in applying systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware and in resolution of production problems.
• Possesses the ability to investigate for root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies.
• Has the ability to manage projects and lead or participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University
• 2+ years of engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice to have

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Material Review Board in aerospace production environment.
• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with composite materials in design.
• Ability to manage projects and to lead and participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering initiatives.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents, engineering repair design, and repair substantiation working for an airline, FAA Part 145 Repair station, and/or aircraft OEM Liaison.
• Skill in applying systems thinking to improve maintainability of components and to resolve component performance problems.
• Knowledge of both production and design processes including aircraft industry standard repair methods.
• Ability to develop innovative revisions to the design and manufacture of machined parts, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, non-metals, advanced composite components, and new material integration.
• Skill in the initiation of design and process changes.
• Ability to develop, implement and integrate technical curriculum.

Benefits

• 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.
• Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 2): $76,250 - $116,900
• Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $89,500 - $137,250
• Summary Pay Range - Senior (Level 4): $115,750 - $177,500
• This position includes a minimum shift differential of 10%, depending on assigned schedule. Employees in this position may become eligible for an additional premium upon receipt of applicable delegation authority, reflecting the increased responsibility associated with holding delegated authority.
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