Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Boeing • Oklahoma City, OK

76d • $120,700 - $163,300

About The Position

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) organization is seeking a Mechanical and Structural Engineering Manager to lead our GFE Design Airframe Structures Team from Oklahoma City, OK. This position will lead our Airframe Structures Team through baseline core releases, Production Readiness Review (PRR) change development/releases, and support shipside team with mod support. This position will require the candidate to work across multiple teams, as well as across organizations internal and external to Boeing. The successful candidate will have a broad background in mechanical and structural engineering, work well across multiple disciplines, and display strong communication skills with both the customer and with major suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of experience in Aircraft Design and/or Analysis.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing a multi-disciplinary engineering project or team of 5 or more people.
• 5+ years of full-time aerospace industry experience within Mechanical, Structural, Payloads, Design, Analysis, or Production engineering.
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of certification and continued airworthiness processes.
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Model Based Definition.
• Experience using Boeing Non-Recurring Product Development (NRPD) or equivalent Boeing Development Processes.
• Experience utilizing Full Size Determinant Assembly.
• Experience utilizing Structures Start Right Methodology.
• Experience leading Boeing Commercial Air Vehicle Structural Design or Analysis tasks.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manages, develops, and motivates employees.
• Responsible for the performance management and evaluation of direct reports including 1:1 coaching, employee development, and ensuring technical proficiency.
• Leverages diversity and inclusion to drive greater innovation and stronger technical solutions.
• Partners with local and Enterprise-wide design center leaders to develop skilled resources available for program start-up and Structures best practices.
• Manages Structural Design support of programs through loan labor or full ownership of work statement, including all interfaces on behalf of programs.
• Responsible for meeting first time quality and communicating progress to plan utilizing program preferred metrics or mutually agreeable forms of communication.
• Responsible for defining and executing a staffing strategy, including acquiring and deploying staff for identified needs or reductions.
• Manages intra-Design Center work assignments, including coordination with other BDS Design Centers and international partners for appropriate skills.
• Identifies, leads, and/or supports initiatives to improve the Structures capability, including design center utilization and effectiveness.
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meets commitments and drives quality, efficiency, and affordability into the design center operating rhythm.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees