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We, at Spirit AeroSystems, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global markets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future!
We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help meet aviation’s sustainability goals.
We’re team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organisation and to grow as individuals. We’re keen to strengthen and broaden our Engineering in Prestwick with graduates who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm, as well as the knowledge and skills our organisation requires.
This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers
- 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
- Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable
- Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
- 33 days holiday per year, rising with service
- Annual Bonus related to company performance
- Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)
- Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- A wide range of flexible benefits
- Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
- Professional development and growth
- Free car parking
- And more!!
Responsibilities
Current requirements are in the areas of Design, Research and Technology, Technical Systems (Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Equipment), Supporting Analysis (Stress, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, etc) and Materials and Processes.
Wherever your initial placement, you’ll get the opportunity to work with different teams, explore where your own skills and interests lie and consider your future focus. As we enter a new chapter for aerospace product design, manufacture and testing, we’re on the cusp of transformational opportunities.
The quality of our people is extremely important to us and, ideally, applicants should have a strong academic background coupled with excellent interpersonal skills in communication and teamwork with lots of commitment, self-discipline, and motivation.
Candidate requirements
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that sufficient detail is provided on their application to demonstrate how they meet the appropriate job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.
- Successful candidates will have an honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a relevant subject (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Product-Design Engineering, Data Analytics, Computing Science, Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Advanced Composites and Polymers, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing technology etc.) where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
Desirable criteria
- A 2.1, 1st class honours degree or Masters will be considered during the shortlisting for this role.
Qualification must be obtained by 30th June 2024
All applicants will be considered for graduate positions in Summer 2024, however those applicants who have already attained the required qualifications, will be considered for any available positions in early 2024.
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
