Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Inspection Unit Manager
About The Position
The Boeing Company is seeking an Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Inspection Unit Manager to join its team in Everett, Washington. The position manages employees across multiple Quality Management Job Families and ODA Inspection Unit Members. It develops and executes business plans, policies, procedures, and organizational and technical strategies; provides education and coaching on the Quality System and ODA procedures; manages resources; and leads process improvements. The manager also develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports, and manages, develops, and motivates employees. ODA Inspection Unit Members issue airworthiness certificates or approvals for eligible products, such as aircraft and related parts, to confirm compliance with type design and safe operating condition. Their work includes reviewing application acceptability and aircraft eligibility, including applicable importing-country requirements; preparing or reviewing type inspection reports for FAA submission; communicating with the FAA about regulatory issues or status; coordinating conformity inspections; verifying and documenting inspection completion and status; and updating conformity databases. This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Everett, WA, and requires some travel based on business needs. The employee must be willing to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Candidates must complete an assessment as part of the selection process. The position requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not safety-sensitive, does not require a security clearance, and is not contingent upon a program award.
Requirements
- 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.”
- At least 5 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, quality, or a regulated industry.
- At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a “U.S. Person.”
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing systems engineering activities across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
- Possession of, or prior possession of, an FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license.
- Experience with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) procedures.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Manage employees performing activities across multiple Quality Management Job Families.
- Develop and execute business plans, policies, and procedures, and develop organizational and technical strategies.
- Provide education and coaching on the Quality System and ODA procedures.
- Acquire and manage resources and lead process improvements.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports.
- Manage, develop, and motivate employees.
- Manage ODA Inspection Unit Members who issue airworthiness certificates or approvals for eligible products, determine application acceptability and aircraft eligibility, prepare or review type inspection reports, communicate with the FAA, coordinate conformity inspections, verify and document inspections, and update conformity databases.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
