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Mid-Level Facilities Plant Engineer

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Job ID: 2026-16806

Category: Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: Sep. 11, 2026

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil structural engineering projects for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop project scopes, engineering criteria, construction documents, and technical specifications for facility modifications and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate and manage outside architecture and engineering firms during project design and execution.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, submittals, test reports, and construction documentation for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Support construction activities through field inspection, contractor coordination, response to requests for information (RFIs), punch list development, and project close out.
• Evaluate existing structures, utilities, and facility systems to support manufacturing growth, equipment installations, and operational changes.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure facility solutions meet operational and safety requirements.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to balance project cost, reliability, maintainability, constructability, and long-term facility performance.
• Support on-site troubleshooting and engineering assessments for facility infrastructure and production support systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and engineering standards including OSHA, IBC, IMC, and NFPA requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and operational teams.
• Ability to support field activities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Interface and lead Facilities Team and Consultants, as well as the skills to easily work and communicate with Maintenance and Construction personnel.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, including monitoring design costs, and meeting deadlines.
• Computer skills including proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 10+ years of engineering design or industrial facilities engineering experience.
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or plant engineering environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects and contractor coordination.
• Working knowledge of structural systems, utilities infrastructure, fire protection, and architectural disciplines.
• Experience working with regulatory and safety compliance standards in industrial environments.
• Experience with seismic analysis and interpretation.
• RISA-2D or equivalent software.
• Finite Element Analysis.
• Seismic Analysis and interpretation of seismic codes.
• Deflection Control Foundation Design.
• Peer review for external consultants.
• Construction procedures review and monitoring.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• 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.

About the Company

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.

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We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $89,350 - $136,950

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.