KC-46 Engineering and Certification Integration Manager

Boeing • Everett, WA

10d • $151,300 - $204,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers organization is seeking a KC-46 Engineering and Certification Integration Manager (Level K) in the KC-46 Safety, Certification, and Performance organization in Everett, Washington. This high-visibility, developmental leadership role supports KC-46 certification and engineering integration across production and deliveries, development programs, and other chief engineer-directed assignments.

The role requires a leader who takes ownership, negotiates, builds consensus, establishes operating rhythms, removes roadblocks, and works across teams to deliver results. The manager will apply knowledge of certification processes and leadership skills to resolve technical issues, rapidly understand complex concepts across engineering disciplines and organizations, and organize complex technical problems into actionable execution plans. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at the listed location.

The selected candidate must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process. Candidates must also satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. This position requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not safety-sensitive and is not contingent upon a program award. Relocation may be offered based on eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• 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), or completion of Boeing’s internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment and satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines.
• At least 3 years of experience providing technical leadership for an engineering team.
• At least 3 years of experience with FAA and/or military certification processes.
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate technically complex issues into simple, easy-to-understand concepts.
• Active security clearance.
• Military or commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience in Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems.
• Experience working across multiple business units and/or complex organizations.
• Experience leading major design changes through multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and program customers.
• Experience working with FAA Order 8110.101A and MIL-HDBK-516.
• Experience with certification processes and working directly with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to work outside one’s comfort zone when processes are undefined or unclear.
• Ability to take ownership and initiative, bring teams together, establish operating rhythms, and remove roadblocks.

Responsibilities

• Lead applicant integration across impacted business units and Type Certifications for the KC-46.
• Manage, develop, and motivate a diverse team of Program Integration Managers, military certification engineers, and/or certification plan owners.
• Provide technical, business, and integration leadership for KC-46 certification and engineering issues requiring cross-functional and cross-organization leadership, both inside and outside Boeing.
• Develop integrated plans; establish and lead teams; monitor and respond to technical developments; manage risk; stabilize and standardize processes; and manage projects through closure.
• Collaborate with KC-46 IPTs, SAW, and ODA counterparts to improve certification process stability and increase applicant certification knowledge.
• Interface regularly, as needed, with FAA and USAF counterparts to ensure continuity across stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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