Automation and Drilling R&D Engineer - Spirit AeroSystems

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.

Spirit is focused on areas of research and technology that specifically address current customer needs and anticipate challenges for commercial and defense programs of the future. Spirit not only employs the latest technology — we create it.

As an engineer on the Automation team at Spirit AeroSystems, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing innovative solutions for Spirit’s most challenging Automation projects

Responsibilities:

· Gathers and documents the problem statement and associated engineering requirements

· Would work closely with our Optimized drilling team to address enterprise-wide opportunities for enhancing drilling processes.

· Conceptualizes solutions to challenging problems

· Progresses concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness.

· Utilizes 3D CAD software such as CATIA or Solidworks to generate parts and assemblies

· Validates mechanical designs through simulation and proof of concepts (POC)

· Develops documentation such as manufacturing drawings and bills of materials (BOM)

· Collaborates with electrical and mechatronics engineers on complex designs that require electrical systems and programming integration

· Authors technical documents (User’s manuals, specifications, test plans, patent applications)

· Effectively communicates status and results to team members, management, and customers

· Contributes to a collaborative team environment

Required Skills:

· 3-5 years’ related experience plus a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program, or 1-3 years’ related experience with a Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

· Experienced with CAD design packages such as Solidworks or CATIA (Part design, Assembly, and drafting workbenches)

· Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Preferred Skills:

· Experience with drilling technology and drilling processes (Powerfeed drills, drill plates, feeds and speeds, various drill bits, etc.)

· Hands-on experience using and operating laboratory equipment (Power tools, 3D printers, Laser cutters, CNC routers)

· Experience designing and integrating automation equipment used in production settings

· Ability to manage more than one project concurrently and still meet project schedules

· Experience with robotic systems (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, etc.)

· Experience with high level programming languages such as Python or C#

· Experience working in the Aerospace, Defense or Automotive Industry

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