787 Fuselage Engineering Support & Paint - Materials & Processes Manager (Level K)

Boeing•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) seeks a Materials & Processes (M&P) Manager to lead the 787 Fuselage and Paint Support Engineering team in North Charleston, SC. In this role you will provide technical leadership and people management for an approximately 15‑member engineering team spanning metals, composites, finishes, fasteners, and bushings/bearings. You will cultivate strong collaboration across the 787 engineering organization and create a psychologically safe environment where concerns can be raised freely.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
Ability to adapt to a changing statement of work

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in Materials & Process Engineering
Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
Strong communication skills and working directly with executives or senior leaders
Experience working with Suppliers

Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
Lead a multidisciplinary M&P engineering team; provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
Collaborate with 787 Program Engineering leaders on work transition, top priorities, risk/issue/opportunity (RIO) management, and enablers.
Ensure the team meets commitments on design development and reviews, liaison support, qualifications, and supply chain activities.
Provide coaching, career development, and ongoing feedback to engineers.
Manage budgets, staffing, and health metrics for the business.
Inspire and empower the team through clear communication, collaboration, and care.
Foster a welcoming culture that seeks diverse perspectives, encourages speaking up, and practices active listening.
Model Boeing's Values and Behaviors and ensure an emotionally safe work environment where safety, quality, and schedule concerns are raised proactively.