A Kansas-based employee of Spirit AeroSystems named Santiago Paredes told the news that when parts were being prepared for shipment to Boeing, he frequently discovered as many as 200 flaws.
He stated that he earned the moniker “showstopper” because he would halt work whenever he attempted to address his worries.
Spirit declared that the claims were “strongly disagree[d]” with.
Spirit, which continues to be Boeing’s biggest supplier, issued a statement saying, “We are vigorously defending against his claims.”
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Paredes made the accusations against Spirit and described his purported experiences working for the company, speaking to the news. .
