Chief Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3)

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

3d•$164,900 - $266,800•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is searching for an inspiring and visionary Chief Engineer to lead groundbreaking engineering transformation for the PAC-3 Acceleration Efforts in Huntsville, AL. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of accelerating production rates by driving innovative design for manufacturability and testability, optimizing production systems, and pioneering advanced engineering solutions that empower high-rate manufacturing success. As production demands soar, you will be the catalyst transforming engineering processes and production capabilities—ensuring we not only meet ambitious acceleration targets but also uphold Boeing’s renowned standards of quality and technical excellence. The Chief Engineer will serve as a strategic technical leader, spearheading engineering changes essential to unlocking higher production rates. You will collaborate seamlessly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to enhance product designs and processes geared toward efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of engineering experience supporting production or manufacturing environments
Minimum 10 years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Nice To Haves

20+ years combined education and experience, including advanced degrees, certifications, or technical training
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven track record driving design for manufacturability, testability, and assembly initiatives in high-rate production environments
Strong expertise leading engineering transformation and process optimization efforts
Deep knowledge of production systems engineering, tooling, and manufacturing process improvements
Demonstrated success managing large engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across both technical and programmatic organizations

Responsibilities

Lead and champion engineering transformation initiatives to significantly accelerate PAC-3 production rates
Drive and embed design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for assembly (DFA) practices that enable smooth, high-rate production
Partner closely with manufacturing and production teams to innovate and implement enhancements in production systems, tooling, and processes that unlock greater throughput
Develop and implement cutting-edge technical strategies that optimize product designs and streamline production workflows—maximizing scalability and operational efficiency
Proactively identify and mitigate engineering risks associated with production rate acceleration
Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to boost responsiveness and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and components for production ramp-up
Lead cross-functional teams driving engineering change initiatives—ensuring all work complies with rigorous quality and safety standards
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to engineering teams focused on transformation efforts
Support proposal development and participate in technical reviews related to production acceleration efforts
Monitor, analyze, and report key metrics on technical performance and production rate improvements