Configuration Management Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, document, and coordinate implementation of policies, processes, practices, procedures, standards, and specifications for control of Product Configuration Information and baseline product and program configuration information, and changes thereto, related to development, test, manufacture, and production of products, systems, and equipment (i.e., working knowledge of EIA-649 and EIA-649-1 is essential)

• Create configuration management plans, including technical and management processes, for unique program/product requirements in accordance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements

• Verify that product configuration, subcontract deliverables, and prime contract deliverables are in compliance with applicable requirements

• Review and coordinate with other disciplines, customers, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors to monitor compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements

• Apply knowledge of external standard development organizations (e.g., AS9100, SAE, ASME, DOD, etc.) and the company's internal governance structures, policies, and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's Degree with 5-7+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree with 2-4+ years of relevant experience

• 2-4+ years of configuration management and control within a manufacturing environment including derivative product definition data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft office products

• Experience with CATIA, Enovia, 3DExperience, and/or SAP

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models
• Auditing or working within an audit team to confirm compliance with documented procedures
• Leadership experience / ability to effectively drive results from start to finish in a dynamic environment
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and being flexible
• Customer interface and cross-functional project management

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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