SLS Associate Chief Engineer - Weld

Boeing•New Orleans, LA

29d•Onsite

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. We are seeking a SLS Weld Associate Chief Engineer to join our team in New Orleans, LA at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. As the SLS Weld Associate Chief Engineer, you will be at the forefront of human space exploration, providing crucial engineering leadership for NASA's Space Launch System - the rocket that will send astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars. Reporting to the SLS Program Chief Engineer, you'll ensure the engineering technical integrity, safety, and quality of SLS Weld Operations. Domestic travel may be required up to 50% of the time depending on business needs. In this pivotal role, you will directly influence America's return to deep space exploration by: Oversight of the technical aspects of weld design, qualification, operations and sustainment for the core stage and upper stage of NASA's SLS rocket Solving complex engineering challenges that arise during weld operations, standard maintenance, and sustainment Establishing processes that ensure the highest quality and safety standards for human spaceflight Mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers and technical leaders For over six decades, Boeing has been at the forefront of human spaceflight, from the Apollo missions to the International Space Station and now the Space Launch System. When you join our team, you'll be part of a legacy of innovation while helping write the next chapter in space exploration history.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
10+ years of experience as a subject matter expert in friction stir welding, including development, qualification, and operations
5+ years of experience in fusion welding and other welding processes, with a strong understanding of their applications in aerospace
Experience across all aspects of weld engineering, including design, qualification, operations, and sustainment
5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, guiding teams in weld engineering practices and processes

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field with a focus on welding technology
Experience managing multiple welding-related technical projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of successful project execution
Leadership training and demonstrated success in team leadership, with excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to welding, particularly in aerospace applications
Familiarity with NASA standards and processes
Experience with large-scale robotic weld operations (e.g. dry structures, propellant tanks, dome and gore welds, rings, and barrel)

Responsibilities

Directly support and partner with the SLS Core Stage and Exploration Upper Stage IPTs, and Production Engineering leaders in the execution of SLS weld operations.
Drive the establishment of a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management, and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure seamless technical integration of weld processes and operations.
Implement comprehensive root cause and corrective action processes and discipline to address all significant technical issues within core stage and exploration upper stage weld operations.
Prevent traveled technical risk and ensure that technical risks and issues are driven rapidly to closure.
Collaborate with cross-functional and program teams to identify and address weld operations related issues and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance and support to weld teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
Conduct regular assessments of weld processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
Implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices.
Sponsor and support weld agenda topics at the SLS Program Engineering Review Board.
Represent the Office of the Chief Engineer in technical and programmatic reviews, as delegated.
Mentor and coach program engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers.