Enterprise Metals Senior Manager (L Level)

Boeing • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Enterprise Metals Senior Manager (L Level) Company: The Boeing Company At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Metals Team is seeking an experienced Enterprise Metals Senior Manager (L- Level Manager) to lead our metals development portfolio and multi-site, metals development teams. The selected candidate will report to the Boeing Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Metals director, within the Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) Materials and Structures organization. This role requires proficiency in leading geographically diverse teams with competencies in metallic materials, manufacturing technologies, program management, supply chain integration and business unit integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of experience in leading teams in the areas of metallics development and materials integration in aerospace or defense.
• Demonstrated experience building and executing technology roadmaps
• Deep knowledge of metallic systems, including processing (e.g., forging, casting, AM), performance behavior, and qualification)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence across business units and technical domains.
• Experience with program management excellence principles, including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in metallics development and materials integration in aerospace or defense.
• Experience with FAA and other airworthiness Certification/regulatory requirements
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams through full lifecycle development—from concept to flight certification.
• Exceptional interpersonal skill and self-sufficient ability to lead teams, including coaching and mentoring.
• Experience acting strategically and tactically to support successful project completion
• Creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise metals strategy that aligns with Boeing’s business priorities, product programs, and long-term material roadmaps.
• Lead research and development and readiness level (RL) maturation of metallic material systems, partnering with the business units, CTO organizations and external partners
• Influence enterprise-level decisions through technical assessments, risk analyses, trade studies, and cost/benefit evaluations.
• Lead a cross-functional team of metallurgists, materials engineers, subject matter experts, and technical leads responsible for metals development, qualification, testing, and lifecycle management.
• Support metals qualification and certification activities to meet FAA/DoD and international regulatory requirements
• Foster relationships with external partners including suppliers, research institutions, standards bodies, and industry consortia to shape and adopt best practices and emerging technologies.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for the enterprise metals organization; set priorities and measure technical program performance using KPIs.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of materials development, materials production hardening, and business unit support

Benefits

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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