SLS First-Line Production Engineering Manager - 2nd shift

Boeing•USA - Kennedy Space Center, FL, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Launch System (SLS) First-Line Production Engineering Manager - 2nd shift. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking a First-Line Production Engineering Manager to lead a hands-on engineering team that directly supports rocket manufacturing and assembly for the Space Launch System (SLS) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to influence the building, integration, and delivery of giant, precision cryogenic structures on schedule and to specification. The manager will coach and develop engineers and technicians, drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, uphold the highest standards for quality and safety, and collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and suppliers to resolve production issues.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
Experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role.
Experience in a role that required excellent communication, project management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing engineering and work instruction release process.
Experience in engineering leadership or engineering in aerospace.
Production Engineering experience.
Material Review Board certification or experience.
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.
Experience with ADO (Azure DevOps).

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and motivate Production Engineering employees to achieve their best as individuals and as a team responsible for the development, sustainment, and continuous improvement of production.
Partner with Integrated Product Team (IPT) to support and improve the production system.
Lead projects supporting key company priorities, which may include stabilizing and improving the efficiency of the production system and equipment, enabling rate increases on production lines, and managing the incorporation of product and process changes into the production system.
Responsible for the architecture for the build, including production simulations and lean implementation of affordable and safe production processes.
Oversee the program Design and Build Integration, including the creation and integration of the manufacturing build plan.
Ensure the complete Production System is documented within the SLS Manufacturing Plan, Environmental Safety and Health assessments, build architecture and flow, dimensional management, tooling, fabrication, and assembly build plans.
Responsible for final bill of material reconciliation and documentation of the completed product.
Drive daily execution and create an effective daily cadence to deliver results.
Motivate a team to rally around goals.
Earn trust and credibility by executing on performance-to-plan.
Understand the escalation chain and where it can be influenced.
Communicate help needed clearly through simple actionable data.
Enable effective communication with customers and other organizations.
Build trust through diplomacy and strategic messaging while balancing organizational goals with stakeholder needs.
Prioritize the development and career growth of employees and the team.
Inspire and empower the team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
Build and nurture an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
Ensure a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.