Engineering Configuration & Data Management Manager

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads and directs engineering support organizations.
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and practices and determines resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans.
• Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans.
• Interfaces with other organizations, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to define and evaluate accomplishment of project and program priorities.
• Apply knowledge of a variety of engineering procedures, policies, and methodologies related to product definition, design documentation and release, configuration management, project planning, change control, technical and spatial integration and coordination.
• Apply knowledge of wide-ranging engineering process requirements, company policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Ability to establish resource requirements and manage allocations; establish and evaluate performance; coach, plan, and organize; and oversee process/project/program activities.
• Work closely with Program Manager & all functional organizations in the Value Chain to develop & implement schedules to meet program requirements and minimize cost.
• Key skills include:
  • Leadership & Team Management – Motivate, coach, and develop employees while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Project Management – Plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • Effective Communication – Clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, and engage with cross-functional teams.
  • Decision-Making & Problem-Solving – Assess situations, make informed choices, and implement solutions efficiently.
  • Time & Resource Management – Prioritize tasks, manage workloads, and ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Employee Development & Coaching – Identify strengths, provide growth opportunities, and encourage continuous learning
  • Performance Measurement & Organizational Output Management – Define key metrics, analyze performance data, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of related professional experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
• Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
• Exceptional time management skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Project Management experience
• Familiarity with engineering roles and related functions

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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.