Spirit Defense - Associate Numerical Control Programmer

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, 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.   Position Responsibilities: Location: Wichita, KS Key Accountabilities Provides knowledge of numerical control, machining, and programming techniques. Performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of NC programs to ensure validation and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications. Analyze blueprints, engineering models, and electronic controls to support NC programming Work with NC programmers to optimize or modify programs as required Ability to collaborate in a team environment Validates fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Knowledge to develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans. Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material. Communicate with cross-functional teams to influence and clarify design concepts. Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, and addresses producibility issues as well as production & post-production problems. Has the ability to demonstrate configuration control of the hardware, within the manufacturing build plan. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):   This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance, for which the US Government   requires   US Citizenship   Candidates must be able to obtain and   maintain   a DoD security clearance   Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval   Employment start date would be   determined   based upon program need and obtaining clearance   Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures   3-5   years of professional experience in numerical control (NC) programming   and/or   experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or familiarization with basic quality principles in an aerospace manufacturing environment .   GD&T Fundamentals Based on ASME Y14.5   Ability to provide inspection media to QA to perform measurement using CMM, Laser Trackers, and Articulating Arms for detail part inspection.     Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with multiple material types .   Frequent interaction with internal personnel in the manufacturing environment and occasionally with inter-organizational personnel and external customers.   Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.   Strong skills in PC-DMIS,   Metrolog ,   Polyworks ,   Verisurf , CAPPS-NC and/ or   Spatial Analyzer software   Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel   Strong knowledge of SAP   CATIA / ENOVI A/ 3DX/   NX /   Vericut   Beyond Compare/ Notepad ++   Understanding of the   master   scheduling requirements    Ability to take a project from start to finish    Willingness to work cross-functionally   Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, subject to experience   in Aerospace,   Quality,   Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or other related course of study a plus but not   required .   Six Sigma Green Belt, other LEAN certification, or experience   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.   Pay & Benefits: We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.    We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.    The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.   Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Summary Pay Range: $60,100 - $92,150   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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Export Control Requirements: 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.