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Spirit Defense – Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager

Spirit AeroSystems

Manage composite fabrication and structural bonding specialists supporting Spirit Defense aerospace programmes.

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Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Manager

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$71,150 – $1,09,098 per year

Official annual salary range published on the active Boeing-hosted Spirit AeroSystems vacancy.

Opportunity

Job Description

The Composites and Bonding Specialist Manager leads manufacturing personnel and technical activities involving aerospace composite structures and bonded assemblies. The manager coordinates production, quality, procurement, supply-chain and engineering teams while managing safety, costs, schedules and new-product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage composite and bonding manufacturing personnel.
• Plan daily production and technical work.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement and supply-chain teams.
• Develop and manage statements of work.
• Support new-product introduction activities.
• Lead corrective actions and process improvements.
• Manage projects, staffing and employee development.

Eligibility

• At least five years of manufacturing or related experience.
• At least two years of leadership or management experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance and Special Programme Access.
• US citizenship is required for the programme access.

Required Skills

Composite manufacturingStructural bondingManufacturing leadershipProduction managementCross-functional coordination

Preferred Skills

Aerospace or military manufacturingSAPNew-product introductionProject managementUnion workforce management

Application Instructions

Select APPLY NOW on the official Boeing-hosted vacancy and apply for Spirit AeroSystems Job ID 2026-17107.

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