Programs & Capabilities Careers Company News Suppliers Contact Company Careers Contact Investors Design-Build Programs Design Build Designing for Defense With demands for lighter, more nimble and more efficient military aircraft, Spirit’s unique design-for-manufacturability capabilities enable innovative solutions for military challenges. Systems, components and tooling are designed and manufactured to meet distinct mission requirements while delivering cost savings. Design-Build Efficiencies Partnering with Spirit early allows design for manufacturability for better-engineered plans, tooling solutions, production efficiencies and on-time delivery. High-end developmental engineering teams, integrated product teams and systems engineers ensure well-designed program execution every step of the way. Innovation in Design: Bell V-280 Spirit AeroSystems’ unique capability to design, build and deliver with the highest quality, lowest possible cost and speed to market was demonstrated when the company designed and assembled the first all-composite Bell V-280 Helicopter fuselage in under 22 months. Delegated Design Authority Spirit’s developmental engineering capabilities are demonstrated in the unusual level of delegated design authority granted by Spirit customers. The Boeing 777 flies with an all-new propulsion system, designed completely by Spirit engineers. This talent translates well to defense platforms where, rather than simply tweak existing designs, the Spirit team builds innovation into the system from the start. Explore More Modernizing Defense Defense Programs Leveraged Experience Legacy Programs Overview Commercial Defense Fabrication Research & Technology MRO Services Chemical Processing Precision Assembly Systems Integration Engineering Component Repair Rotables Careers Careers Overview Success at Spirit Total Rewards Internships Veterans Alumni Recalls Company Overview Programs Sustainability Ethics & Compliance Certifications Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Locations and Contacts Investors Investors Suppliers News Customer / Supplier Login GCS&S Customer Login Fabrication Login Employee Login EEO Is the Law E-Verify (English) Spirit EEO Policy © 2021 Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Contact Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Careers Search Cookies Settings Spirit AeroSystems uses cookies to optimize your experience on this site and to offer you services and communications tailored to your interests. You can either accept all these cookies (necessary, performance, targeting) by clicking “Accept All Cookies” or click “Cookie Settings” to set your preferences. For more information, visit our Cookie Policy. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies