Spirit AeroSystems · 21 hours ago
Quality First Level Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that specializes in designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Quality First Level Manager will lead quality organizations, establish processes and policies, and provide cross-functional leadership to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership
Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures
Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle
Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures
Communicates, educates, trains and coaches’ customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes, and procedures
Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise
Manage program quality requirements by aligning efforts to the customer requirements, overseeing product acceptance, ensuring program cadence, develop and maintain charts, communications, presentations
Manage Quality Resources
Manage Root Cause and Corrective Actions
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in a Quality discipline
3+ years' leadership experience
Experience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment
Functional Inspection experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, rapid change environment
Support multiple functions such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain
Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA)
Project management
Computing - Microsoft Office applications
SAP
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
NADCAP Certification Experience
Excellent interpersonal skills for working cross functionally across teams
Analytical, demonstrated ability to analyze requirements and prioritize accordingly
Strong leadership ability
A focus on continuous process improvement
Exceptional time management skills
Working familiarity of First Article Inspections (FAI)
Functional experience in First Article Inspection (FAI)
Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Familiar with multiple inspection methodologies: inspection tools, machines, CMM etc
Benefits
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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