Production Test Manager

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Production Test Manager to join our Boeing Test Operations & Engineering Team based out of Berkeley, MO. Within BT&E, the Production Test Manager leads a team of electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers, along with shop personnel (flight operations mechanics) that complete production test work statement in support of multiple Boeing Defense programs. The Production Test team’s mission is to deliver and support equipment (hardware), processes, and software for build verification testing of electrical/optical subsystems to ensure quality and safe operation. Build verification is ensuring Boeing products are manufactured per engineering design to meet intended functional requirements. Products include every Boeing defense aircraft and weapon system from existing platforms like the F-15, F/A-18, or JDAM to new development programs. This mission is accomplished by Production Test designers, manufacturing engineers, and flight operations mechanics distilling requirements, completing design efforts, procuring parts, completing fabrication/assembly, and supporting ship-side check-out and initial build verification. The large variety of build verification requirements exposes the team to a wide range of electronics, fiber optics, RF, cable assemblies, test bench design, embedded systems design, software design, aircraft interfaces, ergonomics, ruggedized & repairable designs, ease/efficiency of equipment operability, and more. The successful candidate will have experience in production engineering, test & evaluation engineering, and special test equipment design with a high aptitude for leadership and execution. Experience with final flight vehicle products is desired for this position. Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team working on new and existing military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7, MQ-25, F-15, F-18, JDAM, SDB, and Phantom Works proprietary efforts.

Requirements

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
5+ years of engineering related experience

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
3+ years of engineering leadership experience
Experience working in a production focused engineering role
Experience in test and evaluation engineering
Experience in military or commercial program support
Experience with flight vehicle final products
Experience with test bench design & build approaches and techniques
Experience developing presentations for and presenting to executive leadership
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Manages employees performing engineering, fabrication, and associated technical activities in the area of Production Test
Supervises Production Test statement of work, assigns resources, and supports requirements synthesis
Leads work forecast integration, planning, and department budget development/execution
Assures a solid interface with other Test Operations & Engineering teams, test & evaluation teams, test program management, and program personnel, including early engagement with test work statement
Encourages, motivates, and inspires individuals and the team
Facilitates best practice documentation, design practice authorship, knowledge sharing, role development/maturity, and robust design reviews
Develops and grows skill base across the team by strategic hiring, individual development, and knowledge sharing
Facilitates innovation and special project opportunities
Collaborates with managers across the organization to lead work placement, resource sharing, and development opportunities
Develops, acquires resources for, and executes project and process improvement plans
Implements policies & procedures and sets operational goals
Develops and strengthens relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provides status to program business partners, test program management, and leadership
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes