Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Inspection Unit Manager

Boeing • Everett, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Inspection Unit Manager in Everett, Washington. The role manages employees across multiple Quality Management job families and leads ODA Inspection Unit Members. The manager 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 position 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 verify compliance with type design and safe operating condition. Their work includes assessing certificate applications and aircraft eligibility, including 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.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite in Everett, Washington, with some travel as business needs require. Candidates must be willing to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. An assessment is required as part of the selection process. The position requires a U.S. Person for export-control compliance and does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project or program manager, or formal manager; alternatively, 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.
• Must complete an assessment as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Current or previous FAA Airframe & Powerplant (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 a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.

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 to ensure compliance with type design and safe operating condition.
• Ensure submitted applications are acceptable and aircraft are eligible for the requested certificate, including applicable importing-country requirements.
• Prepare or review type inspection reports for submission to the FAA.
• Communicate with the FAA regarding regulatory issues or status.
• Coordinate conformity inspection issues with applicable FAA or Company representatives.
• Verify and document completion and status of inspections.
• Update conformity databases to ensure inspection requirements are complete.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed