Defense - Quality First Level Manager Level J

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership for acquire, define, produce or service processes
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, redeployment, 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
• This role is mainly 1st shift, but must be flexible and have the ability to work 2nd shift as business needs dictate

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ of related Quality experience
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Leadership experience
• Data metrics background
• QMS experience

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $72,850 - $111,700

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.