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 companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Role Purpose

This role combines the knowledge and skills set of Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Supplier Liaison Officer to support the business unit and group procurement strategy in terms of supplier selection, development and growth of a robust global supply chain to meet existing and future business requirements.

Senior Supplier Development Engineer

This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:

• 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Shift premiums up to 33, where applicable
• Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
• 33 days holiday per year, rising with service
• Annual Bonus related to company performance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4 employee and 8 employer)

• Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wide range of flexible benefits
• Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
• Professional development and growth

• Free car parking
• And more!!

• Analysis of work statements – new & recurring to support identification of potential supply base solutions.
• Support technical assessments.
• Act as lead interface in supplier technical & risk assessment process prior to contract award.
• Support capability and capacity assessment reviews with suppliers in conjunction with procurement.
• Support value engineering workshops with suppliers to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide support to supplier business readiness process.
• Support integration of global sourcing strategies.
• To provide support to general engineering queries at business unit level (IPT’s).
• To assist in the expedite of parts when required.
• Understand and challenge supplier LOBs and process lead times and manage commits into business units.
• Lead multi function internal team communications.
• Supplier/Customer and Internal interface in times of conducting triage activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Preferably be qualified to HNC level in a related Quality /Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain discipline or equivalent
• Or have 5 years relevant experience, within a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management environment
• Should also possess knowledge of AS 9100 as well as regulatory authority approval, and certification requirements
• Good communication skills – ability to interface effectively with customers and Suppliers
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean tool sets
• Awareness of drawings and systems as applied within our major customers such as Boeing and Airbus is preferable
• Project Management
• Analytical & numeracy skills
• Commercial, contractual and financial awareness
• Cultural awareness internal and external to Spirit
• Basic Relationship management Skills (Good relationship management – internal and external)
• Understanding of developing manufacturing methodologies & technologies
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

Closing Date; Friday, 21st February 2025 at 4pm

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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