C-17 Support Equipment Engineering Manager

Boeing•Long Beach, CA
•$141,100 - $204,700

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s On-Platform Support Equipment Engineering team is seeking a manager for its C-17 Support Equipment team. The role manages employees performing activities across two or more engineering disciplines. It develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, sets operational goals, and acquires resources for projects and processes. The manager provides technical management of suppliers, leads process improvements, maintains relationships with customers and other stakeholders, oversees and approves technical approaches, products, and processes, and manages, develops, and motivates employees. The manager leads and develops engineers, oversees Integrated Diagnostics project planning and delivery, and works with cross-functional teams to establish project scope and deliverables. The role identifies process improvements, monitors project performance, and serves as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project status and technical inquiries. Candidates must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process. Domestic travel of up to 20% is required. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility.

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project or program management, or formal manager experience; alternatively, 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.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
  • Completion of the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering, or in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications are also accepted.
  • 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 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 and use data to optimize outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary point of 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 and provide technical management of suppliers.
  • Lead process improvements, maintain stakeholder relationships, and provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • 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 and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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