Industrial Engineering Manager

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

2d • $141,100 - $190,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a first-line leader to manage the Industrial Engineering team within the Test Operations & Engineering (TO&E) organization in Berkeley, Missouri. The organization supports Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons programs, as well as a variety of Lab and Flight Test activities, and collaborates with BDS programs and production operations across the St. Louis area.

The selected candidate will lead and motivate a diverse, collocated team of Industrial Engineers focused on improving test processes, applying lean principles to eliminate waste, and developing test schedules that enable safe and efficient execution. The position calls for strong written and verbal communication, transformational leadership, collaboration, and consistent use of Boeing Values and Behaviors.

The role oversees technical approaches, products, and processes; manages team safety and quality; and is responsible for staffing, estimating, capital planning, and financial management. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at a listed location. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance after starting and meet U.S. export-control requirements. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. The role is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the required clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• 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 leadership experience (such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience), or completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or test environment.
• Complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process; failure to complete it removes the candidate from consideration.
• Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Satisfy 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 3 years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of the Boeing Production System (BPS) and Industrial Engineering skills such as 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 (EVM).
• 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.
• Mentor, develop, and motivate employees.
• Manage costs and budgetary goals, align performance with plans, and identify 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 project management, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, business partners, peers, and direct reports.
• Oversee 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.
• Manage 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 programs, 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 based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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