Flight Engineering Manager

Boeing•Everett, WA

3d•$153,000 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Flight Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead the Aerodynamic Performance team within Flight Sciences. This position is based in Everett, Washington. The Aerodynamic Performance team supports the entire airplane life cycle—from initial concept through to the retirement of the last airplane in our customers’ fleets. The successful candidate will be passionate about leading challenging technical work across multiple programs, driving process improvements, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering the professional growth of Aerodynamic Performance Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
Experience with performance analysis and mission evaluation of aircraft
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 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
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