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Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) organization is seeking a Mechanical and Structural Engineering Manager to lead our GFE Design Airframe Structures Team from Oklahoma City, OK.

This position will lead our Airframe Structures Team through baseline core releases, Production Readiness Review (PRR) change development/releases, and support shipside team with mod support. This position will require the candidate to work across multiple teams, as well as across organizations internal and external to Boeing.

The successful candidate will have a broad background in mechanical and structural engineering, work well across multiple disciplines, and display strong communication skills with both the customer and with major suppliers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manages, develops, and motivates employees.
• Responsible for the performance management and evaluation of direct reports including 1:1 coaching, employee development, and ensuring technical proficiency.
• Leverages diversity and inclusion to drive greater innovation and stronger technical solutions.
• Partners with local and Enterprise-wide design center leaders to develop skilled resources (e.g. Full-Size Determinant Assembly, Common Non-Recurring Product Development, Start Right) available for program start-up and Structures best practices.
• Manages Structural Design support of programs through loan labor or full ownership of work statement, including all interfaces on behalf of programs.
• Responsible for meeting first time quality and communicating progress to plan utilizing program preferred metrics or mutually agreeable forms of communication.
• Responsible for defining and executing a staffing strategy, including acquiring and deploying staff for identified needs or reductions.
• Manages intra-Design Center work assignments, including coordination with other BDS Design Centers and international partners (e.g. Boeing India), for appropriate skills.
• Identifies, leads, and/or supports initiatives to improve the Structures capability, including design center utilization and effectiveness.
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meets commitments and drives quality, efficiency, and affordability into the design center operating rhythm.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of experience in Aircraft Design and/or Analysis.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing a multi-disciplinary engineering project or team of 5 or more people.
• 5+ years of full-time aerospace industry experience within Mechanical, Structural, Payloads, Design, Analysis, or Production engineering.
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Knowledge of certification and continued airworthiness processes.
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Model Based Definition.
• Experience using Boeing Non-Recurring Product Development (NRPD) or equivalent Boeing Development Processes.
• Experience utilizing Full Size Determinant Assembly.
• Experience utilizing Structures Start Right Methodology.
• Experience leading Boeing Commercial Air Vehicle Structural Design or Analysis tasks.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience. 
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $120,700 - $163,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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