Associate Manufacturing Engineer

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing, a company committed to innovation and collaboration to make the world a better place. We are seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units.

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Job ID: 2026-16486

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: May 30, 2026

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Responsibilities

• Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan.
• Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design.
• Uses process engineering principles and techniques.
• Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations.
• Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams.
• Ability to apply knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Composite non-metallic
  • Electrical/Electronics
  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • Systems and Structures

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Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – interface with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2D and 3D design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills.
• Practical engineering knowledge.
• Strong understanding of metallic & composite manufacturing techniques & treatment processes.
• Fluent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CATIA.

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We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• A variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

Summary Pay Range: $71,650 - $109,800

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.

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About the Company

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Union: This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace: We are a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.