Advanced Product Development and Research Engineer (Non-Destructive Inspection)

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Candidate should have the capability to design, develop, verify and implement experimental technologies and processes related to Non-Destructive Inspection and Evaluation (NDI or NDE) in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop new and alternative NDI/NDE solutions for new & existing aerospace products.
• Define and perform research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes.
• Perform trade studies for design and manufacturing alternatives.
• Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front for design for manufacturing and/or automation
• Work in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans. Build positive relationships with internal support disciplines, customers and suppliers.
• Progress concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness.
• Create plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. managing projects from start to finish
• Define necessary resources and development plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• The typical qualifications of a non-destructive evaluation (NDE) engineer would be an accredited engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, physics, and/or non-destructive evaluation.
• Ability to manage with influence
• Must be a self-starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
• Experience building interpersonal professional relationships
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity/experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python 3 and/or Machine Learning algorithms or techniques.
• Experience in NDE disciplines, preferably ultrasonic testing
• Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio
• Experience with aerospace structural manufacturing
• Experience in cross-functional project management
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
• Knowledge of operational processes, flow and procedures
• Research experience, from topic conception to conclusion
• DoD Security Clearance

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Summary Pay Range: $62,250.00 - $95,450.00

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