BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE)

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Engineering Multi-Skill Manager (M-level) to lead the USN Engineering Product Support team in St. Louis, Missouri. The role serves as the BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE) and leads systems engineers and product integrators responsible for sustaining F/A-18 support after delivery.

The CPE is responsible for safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution excellence across F/A-18 sustainment activities and supporting systems. As a key member of the F/A-18 BGS Program Leadership Team, the CPE is accountable to the BGS F/A-18 Program Director, serves as the program’s senior engineering leader and senior technical interface to customers, teammates, and suppliers, and oversees technical integration across Boeing business units. The role operates in accordance with PRO-6924, which outlines the Chief Program Engineer role, and is a high-visibility, fast-paced assignment with direct customer interface.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• At least 10 years of experience working with engineering disciplines such as structures, electrical, mechanical, and avionics systems.
• At least 5 years of engineering leadership experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Experience collaborating positively with aircraft end users such as the USAF or USN.
• Active current U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience working with executive and non-executive teams to develop integrated short- and long-term strategies.
• Experience interfacing directly with senior military officials and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team with a diverse mix of logistics and engineering expertise supporting the BGS F/A-18 statement of work.
• Ensure safety and product integrity for F/A-18 sustainment and support.
• Lead engineering and product support integration execution across multiple F/A-18 contracts.
• Partner with the F/A-18 Program Manager to establish and maintain the program battle rhythm and ensure use of Program Management Best Practices and Systems Engineering Best Practices across F/A-18 projects.
• Chair the Engineering Review Board, independent reviews, technical risk and opportunity management reviews, program technical reviews, proposal engineering commitment reviews, and Mission Assurance Reviews.
• Manage the program technical baseline, including specifications, configuration, design, certification, verification, and changes.
• Partner with functional managers across BGS and BDS to secure personnel and resources needed to meet program objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Perform staffing, hiring, and human-resource-related management functions.
• Ensure customer commitments are understood, documented, communicated, and delivered on time with first-time quality.
• Establish, review, and approve technology investment plans and roadmaps to support business growth.
• Advocate for technical independent or non-advocate reviews as needed.
• Promote understanding and alignment with Boeing’s strategic imperatives and engineering initiatives.
• Support employees’ development and progress toward milestones aligned with their career goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering and Boeing Company processes.
• Drive process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
• Lead and manage technical projects, including proposal estimates, in support of aircraft customers.
• Summarize actions and status using metrics and reporting tools for senior and executive leadership.
• Lead and contribute to risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Lead and contribute to platform safety review boards.
• Ensure the technical correctness of offered solutions.
• Drive timely root-cause corrective action to support first-time quality.
• Provide technical oversight of capital, IRAD, and IAD projects.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager