Methods Engineer

Overview

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.

The Methods Engineer supports the maintenance and repair organization by developing, standardizing, and optimizing repair methodologies for aircraft structural and sheet-metal components in an aftermarket (MRO) environment. This role ensures engineering intent is converted into clear, executable repair instructions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft component repairs.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities :

• Develop, standardize, and maintain repair process documentation, including work travelers, inspection checklists, repair layouts, and job cards .
• Translate engineering data into accurate, operator-friendly repair documentation .
• Verify repair methods meet FAA / EASA Part 145 and manufacturers requirements .
• Ensure consistent format, visual standards, and clear documentation structure.
• Define methods, sequences, tooling, and materials for structural / sheet-metal repairs.
• Collaborate with Design and Stress Engineering to identify and support repair development.
• Analyze repair maintenance feedback to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical training and support to maintenance teams on repair instructions and standards.
• Ensure all work plans, Bill of Materials and documentation comply with manufacturers data, regulatory and internal quality systems.
• Work with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth integration of new or updated methods.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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