C-17 Support Equipment Engineering Manager

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a manager for its On-Platform Support Equipment Engineering team, leading the C-17 Support Equipment team. The role manages employees across multiple engineering disciplines and is responsible for developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures, setting operational goals, acquiring project resources, managing suppliers technically, and leading process improvements. The manager develops relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports, provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, and manages and develops employees.

The manager leads and develops engineers, oversees Integrated Diagnostics projects from planning through delivery, and works with cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables. The position also identifies process improvements, monitors project progress and performance metrics, and serves as a primary contact for stakeholders on project status and technical questions. The role requires completion of a Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process. Domestic travel of up to 20% is required. The position is Shift 1 and offers relocation subject to candidate eligibility.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program manager, or formal manager) OR completion of Boeing's internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• At least 5 years of experience with aerospace products and/or product support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.
• Completion of the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering, or in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a technical team or at least 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management).
• Experience supporting proposals or contracts with the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Integrated Diagnostics projects in alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Identify process enhancements and implement best practices to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, using data to optimize outcomes.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding project status and technical inquiries.
• Facilitate communication among engineering teams, management, and other departments.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees.

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 based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed