Engineering First Level Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
- Wichita, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesKey Accountabilities:
- Manages experienced professionals (e.g. engineers, scientists, financial analysts) who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
- Often heads one or more sections or a small department
- Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units
- Assignments are defined in terms of activities and objectives
- Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
- Interacts with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels
- Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives
- Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues
- Frequent interactions with the customer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Program
- 5+ years’ experience in an engineering or technical role
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval
- At least two years of management and/or technical leadership experience in aerospace structures, design, or research and technology
- Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams
- Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
- Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
- Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
- Exceptional time management skills