BGS Commercial Modifications Engineering – Safety, Certification, and Performance Manager

Boeing•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Modifications and Freighter Conversions Safety, Compliance, and Performance team in Long Beach, CA. This role involves working cross-functionally to ensure the Boeing Safety Management System is implemented into the company culture. The position requires a deep understanding of the complex integration of airplane systems, human factors, and airplane integration into the operational environment, as well as knowledge of safety in design, development, and release processes. The successful candidate will work independently while leading teams to evaluate potential product safety, system safety, and certification issues, making recommendations on behalf of the BGS Chief Engineer for product safety decisions. The manager will also lead and manage the BGS Safety Review Board, gaining exposure to all aspects of airplane modification and services, including working with production and out-of-production Chief Program Engineers (CPE).

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with and lead a diverse engineering team across the Boeing enterprise.
Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross functional teams and complex projects.
Ability to take ownership of work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
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 leading or managing an engineering organization.
Experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions.
5+ years of experience working on commercial or military aircraft programs.
10+ years of experience working in a professional environment.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (U.S. Person).

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating cross-functionally (engineering, program management, modification team, and/or finance) and across multiple business units (BDS, BGS, BCA, etc.).
Comfortable facilitating meetings and providing strategic direction and recommendations directly to senior leaders and executives.
Experience executing strategies that drive employee engagement and inclusion.
Experience in mentoring, teaching and/or career development.
Knowledge in Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Structures, System Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, and Program Management.

Responsibilities

Leads a team of safety and compliance focals for BGS Modifications and Conversions teams.
Supports BGS safety and compliance priorities and integrate across the project and product value streams for safety process enhancements and implementation.
Works closely with other engineering managers, program managers and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) partners for safety management system growth and enhancements and tracks and raises safety and compliance related issues.
Provide program cross-functional visibility and reporting for BCAB compliance performance to plan, quality, and process initiatives.
Maintains regular operating rhythm with Boeing Organization Delegated Authority (ODA) to identify and propose improvement initiatives for certification and compliance actions.
Supports monthly Boeing ODA Leadership meetings as CPE delegate and collaborate with FAA and Regulatory Administration to elevate program-critical issues.
Leads/supports Notice of Non-Compliance (NNC) review board on potential non-compliances and ensure timely completion of potential NNC through formal notification submittal.
Requires close coordination and teaming with other internal and external Engineering Functional teams across Southern California, the Boeing Enterprise and global engineering partners.