Industrial Engineering Manager

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a first-line leader to manage the Industrial Engineering team within the Test Operations & Engineering organization in support of Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons programs. The team supports testing across laboratory and flight test and collaborates with Boeing Defense, Space & Security programs and production operations in the St. Louis area. The manager will lead and motivate a collocated group of Industrial Engineers focused on improving test processes, applying lean principles to eliminate waste, and creating schedules that support safe and efficient test execution in a people-first culture of continuous improvement. The role calls for strong written and verbal communication, transformational leadership, collaboration, and leadership aligned with Boeing Values and Behaviors.

This is a 100% onsite position in Berkeley, Missouri. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the role must also meet U.S. export control requirements. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Selected candidates must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment and satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in aviation maintenance, engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience; alternatively, completion of Boeing's internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• At least three years of experience working in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or test environment.
• Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Completion of the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
• Satisfaction of the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• At least three years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of the Boeing Production System and Industrial Engineering core skills, including lean manufacturing, 5S, process improvement, cost analysis, work measurement, facility design, human factors, and system integration.
• Knowledge of capacity and capability analysis, staffing analysis, facilities design, test system modeling, resource forecasting, standard work development, build schedule integration, ergonomic assessments, data analytics, and critical chain project management.
• Experience advising and influencing managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
• Experience working with business partners on integrated schedules, work instructions and planning, estimating, and cost analyses.
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Aerospace Test & Evaluation experience.
• Experience in Earned Value Management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems such as MESci, GOLD, or CMES.
• Knowledge of Boeing's organizational structure and command media.

Responsibilities

• Establish operational goals for Industrial Engineering statements of work involving technical development, implementation, analysis, and improvement activities.
• Mentor, develop, and motivate employees.
• Manage costs and budgetary goals, ensuring performance aligns with plans and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures aligned with business plans, strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Acquire and coordinate resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of projects, and lead process improvements.
• Acquire and coordinate resources for technical project management of process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, business partners, peers, and direct reports.
• Be responsible for the safety and quality of the team's work, including hazard mitigation, corrective action, and participation in Boeing Problem Solving Model/Root Cause Corrective Action (BPSM/RCCA).
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Be responsible for estimating, staffing, capital planning, and financial management.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Potential signing bonus for eligible and qualified external candidates.
• Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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