Flight Engineering Manager

Boeing•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Flight Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead the 737 Weight and Balance operations team within Flight Sciences. This position is based in Renton or Seattle, Washington. This first-line leadership role directs 737 Weight and Balance operations from Renton factory support through Seattle delivery, including flight test support and offsite activities as required. The position is accountable for staffing, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across all shifts and locations. The leader will drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, quality, and productivity while developing team capability and supporting employee growth. This role also partners across the Boeing enterprise and with external stakeholders to support weight and balance activities, flight operations, and deliveries, ensure alignment of work instructions, and promote consistent processes across sites and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
3+ years of experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership"
Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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

5+ years of experience in the flight sciences / aero-performance domain / weights and/or mass properties engineering.
Experience working with regulatory agencies
Knowledge of aerospace engineering design concepts, processes, and techniques
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to provide proactive leadership in dynamic and ambiguous environments to drive technical excellence
Ability to translate diverse perspectives within a team to develop strategies, make informed decisions, and implement innovative business models or process improvements
Act as a change agent by identifying strengths and weaknesses in existing operating models, tools, and processes, and collaborating with others to define and implement improvements

Responsibilities

Manages engineering and technical activities within Flight Engineering and Aerodynamic Performance
Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical oversight of suppliers, and leads continuous process improvements
Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
Oversees and approves technical approaches, deliverables, and processes to ensure quality and compliance
Fosters individual and team development through various engagement and mentoring mechanisms
Supports the advancement of core competencies and technical excellence within the Aerodynamic Performance discipline
Motivates and develops employees, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices and experiences