Test Operations & Engineering Manager

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a Test Operations & Engineering Manager (Level K) in Berkeley, Missouri. This role involves managing represented Flight Operations Mechanics and Tooling Mechanics within the Test Operations & Engineering organization, supporting Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons programs. The Test Operations & Engineering organization provides crucial support to a wide variety of testing labs across Lab and Flight Test, collaborating frequently with BDS programs and production operations. Mechanics work directly with engineering, technicians, and test teams to provide multi-shift operations support, covering test capabilities such as structures, electromagnetics, aero, and environmental tests, as well as internal fabrication and assembly of test hardware. The team is expanding and is looking for a shop manager to oversee off-shifts in a dynamic work environment with numerous business partners across various programs and tests.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
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
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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership"
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment

Nice To Haves

Test and Evaluation experience
Experience managing represented employees within the workforce
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
3+ years of experience with Lean+ and/or Lean 5S
Experience with BPSM/RCCA processes
Experience leading a team for process improvements
Knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities
Experience working with business partners for integrated schedules, work instructions and planning, estimating, and cost analyses

Responsibilities

Manage employees performing mechanical and technical activities in the areas of Test Operations
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, business partners, peers, and direct reports
Develop and execute project and process plans
Implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
Acquire resources for projects and processes
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements
Manage, develop, and motivate employees
Responsibility for the safety and quality of the team’s work, including hazard mitigation, corrective action, and BPSM/RCCA participation