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

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

4d • $198,900 - $269,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an Engineering Multi-Skill Manager (M-level) to lead the USN Engineering Product Support team in St. Louis, Missouri, and serve as the BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer. The role leads systems engineers and product integrators supporting F/A-18 sustainment activities after delivery. The CPE is responsible for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution excellence for F/A-18 sustainment and supporting systems.

As the program’s senior engineering leader and a member of the F/A-18 BGS Program Leadership Team, the CPE is accountable to the BGS F/A-18 Program Director and serves as the senior technical interface to customers, teammates, and suppliers. The position also provides technical integration across Boeing business units and operates in accordance with PRO-6924. This 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 directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• 10 years of experience working across engineering disciplines such as structures, electrical, mechanical, and avionics systems.
• 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 post-start.
• Applicants must meet Boeing’s drug-free workplace testing requirements when criteria are met.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more 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 diverse team of logistics and engineering personnel 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 across multiple F/A-18 contracts.
• Partner with the F/A-18 Program Manager to establish and maintain program battle rhythm and ensure use of Program Management Best Practices and Systems Engineering Best Practices.
• 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.
• Coordinate with functional managers across BGS and BDS to secure personnel and resource commitments needed to meet program objectives within budget and schedule.
• Perform staffing, hiring, and human-resource 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 when needed.
• Ensure understanding and alignment with Boeing’s strategic imperatives and engineering initiatives.
• Support employees in developing and achieving 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, for 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 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

• 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.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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