Flight Line Chief Mechanic

Boeing•North Charleston, SC

10d•$70,200 - $86,450•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Flightline Chief Mechanic (level C or D) to join and support the 787 Program Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations Team working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift! This position will provide critical production support and project leadership to the Delivery Center including establishing enhanced training plans, improving production efficiency and optimizing product quality.

Requirements

Must have the ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs.
3+ years of experience within flightline operations, aerospace fabrication or manufacturing
3+ years of experience advising and influencing others to meet quality and safety requirements or resolve technical or operational problems
3+ years of experience leading manufacturing teams through complex recoveries / situations
3+ years of experience with Systematic Problem Solving and Standardized Work

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
Experience with Field Operations
Experience with Boeing Production System (BPS) concepts
Experience maintaining positive relationships and providing status to internal and external customers
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Creates a culture that enhances productivity, safety, and a teaming environment
Leads technical manufacturing recovery projects including execution of tasks & critical path, planning manpower, parts, requirements and schedule
Identifies gaps in proficiency and leads OJT and cross-training efforts for entry and associate level mechanics to enhance team stability
Provides project leadership to multiple disciplines
Develops and implements manufacturing processes
Identifies production activities and mitigates issues achieving organization’s goals
Leads through influence those team members that do not report directly to them
Assists with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment
Leads long-range technical research on proposed projects
Rapid problem resolution using the Boeing Problem Solving Model
Provide oversight of functional support to ensure resolution of production build issues
Remove roadblocks by working with support and manufacturing management teams
Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvement and establish action plans