AH-64/AH6i Sustainment Chief Engineer

Boeing•Mesa, AZ

2d•$198,900 - $269,100•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a candidate to fill the position AH-64/AH-6i Sustainment Chief Engineer, M-level in Mesa, Arizona. The BGS Chief Engineer (CE) has responsibility for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution excellence for the BGS AH-64 support and sustainment statement of work. The BGS AH-64 Apache Sustainment CE will report directly to the BGS Director of Vertical Lift Engineering. The BGS AH-64 CE will work closely and partners with BDS AH-64 CE for services execution and fleet support. This BGS AH-64 CE also integrates closely with the different BDS Integrated Product Team (IPT) leaders in the new BDS IPT structure that has been implemented. BGS AH-64 CE is a key member of the BGS AH-64 Program Leadership Team and is accountable to the BGS AH-64 U.S Army Special Ops Program Director as well as international NE/SE Asia, Europe Israel Canada Latin America, United Kingdom, Boeing Defense India, Boeing Defense Australia, and Middle East program Directors (7 Program Directors under BGS Government Services Business). The BGS CE is the senior engineering leader for the support and training and the senior technical interface to customers, teammates and suppliers. This individual is also responsible for program technical integration across Boeing business units. This position will operate per PRO-6924, which outlines the Chief Program Engineer role and charter as the independent technical leader ensuring technical excellence, safety, and proper coordination between the teams.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
3+ years of experience in a managerial role
Experience in at least one of the following Integrated Product Support elements: Product Support Management, Supply Support, Maintenance Planning and Management, Technical Data, Support Equipment, Sustaining Engineering, or Design for Maintainability/Supportability
Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions
Experience leading safety or quality teams and activities including Safety Action Groups (SAGs), Safety Risk Management (SRM), Safety Assurance (SA), or related activities
10+ years of experience in development programs (integration, test phases), production support, or sustainment engineering
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5+ years of experience or greater in a managerial role
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A strong business acumen and being able to work at senior levels of the business.
Experience interfacing directly with the United States Army, Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD), and International Customers
Active Current U.S. Security Clearance
Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management)

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and product integrity for the sustainment & support of all aircraft platforms within the AH-64 portfolio
Coordinate with BDS and BGS counterparts for seamless execution of the program deliverables and fleet support
Manage program technical performance metrics, driving first time quality, engineering health, and ontime delivery performance
Manage program engineering staffing requirements
Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with engineering capabilities
Manage and ensure technical risks/issues are driven to closure
Support development of technology investment plans and digital solutions roadmaps to drive business growth