CareerPlan

Spirit Defense - Associate Operations Support Specialist

Wichita, KansasFull-time$59k–$91k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provides assistance in manufacturing and production processes, develops quality and cost-effective methods, and offers guidance to manufacturing staff for defense and space missions.

Role type

Associate Operations Support Specialist (Manufacturing/Production Engineering)

Builds

Production systems, quality standards, and manufacturing methods for defense/space customers

Domain

Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing engineering principles, Quality engineering, Industrial engineering, Production process optimization, Technical research, Guidance to manufacturing staff

Preferred skills

Fabrication and assembly build processes, Continuous improvement, FSDA implementation, 3DX capability, Drilling and welding hard metals, Composite processes and materials, Project Management, SAP, MS Office Suite

Technologies

SAP, MS Office Suite, 3DX

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in manufacturing and production processes, Apply principles of quality and industrial engineering, Develop quality and cost-effective production methods, Participate in technical research on proposed projects, Offer guidance to manufacturing staff

Seniority

Associate (Level 2), hands-on IC