--- title: Engineering Manager at Spirit AeroSystems description: Spirit AeroSystems is hiring for the Engineering Manager role in Wichita, KS. Pays $130.6K–$200.2K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/engineering-manager-at-spirit-aerosystems-01a1ac2d-b2eb-7ce2-abef-4dbf09dbc27c date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Spirit AeroSystems as Engineering Manager in Wichita, KS. Pays $130.6K–$200.2K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8s2kex.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Spirit AeroSystems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/spirit-aerosystems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Wichita, KS | | **Salary** | $130.6K/yr - $200.2K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Spirit AeroSystems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Spirit AeroSystems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $133,000 – $165,000 a year (median $165,000). ## Description **Overview** This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.   **Responsibilities** **Position Responsibilities:** - Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team - Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and practices and determines resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans - Oversee and manage budgets of the organization and development projects - Understands full life cycle requirements for product development - Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans - Interfaces with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblocks elimination - Mentor and collaborate with engineers within your team to enhance skills and assist in their desired career trajectory - Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with your program **Qualifications** **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** - Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program - 5+ years of related engineering experience **Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):** - Design Engineering experience - Design Engineering Management background - Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and hold people accountable - Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams - Analytical, demonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly - Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement - Exceptional time management skills - Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry - Strong presentation skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills **Drug Free Workplace:** Boeing is 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. **Pay & Benefits:** At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $130,600 - $200,200 **Kansas Tax Credit:** Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. 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