Overview:
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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate in Engineering discipline with typically twelve years practical experience or equivalent recognised experience.
• Experience in applying tools, techniques and the use of specialised equipment.
• A thorough understanding of general theories and applications covering a broad knowledge of Design Engineering is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Company Procedures and standards relating to engineering, design, health & safety and environment.
• Proficient in relevant IT applications and software packages.

ROLE PURPOSE

To act as the discipline expert for Design for a particular work package or process.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves the work of design team members and contractors to fulfil customer expectations.
• Identifies Design methods and techniques to be utilised for particular work packages.
• Defines Design requirements to be met for particular work packages.
• Defines specific Design skillset training required for a particular work package.
• Assesses potential Design tools and methods which could be utilised for the Business Unit and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Acts as coach/mentor to junior Design staff.
• Supports Chief Design Engineer in preparation for gate reviews