Hiring: Spirit Defense - Associate Industrial Engineer Company: Spirit AeroSystems Location: Wichita, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:02:24 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •Advanced Microsoft Office skill level •Strong knowledge of industrial engineering tools used in production such as capacity analysis, facility layout, production improvements, etc. •This is a union-represented position. •We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Required Skills: •Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel and optimization of product flow •May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations •Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. Based on these studies, develops and implements optimized product flow •May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities •Develops and provides time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes •Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing •This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS location. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program •2+ years of related industrial engineering experience •Demonstrated capacity to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance Compensation: •$71,650 - $109,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!