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Material Obsolescence Engineering Manager

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2026503742 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 16, 2026
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Job Description

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.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Material Obsolescence Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead the Material Obsolescence (CMRM) team in Everett, WA.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage the Chemical Material Risk Management (CMRM) team within Supply Chain Engineering. The ideal candidate will work extensively across the Enterprise including BCA Airplane Programs, BCA Engineering Functions, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Engineering (SCE), BTI/ET&I, CAS, Global Enterprise Sustainability (GES), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), BCA Product Development, BCA Business Strategy, & Environment, Enterprise EHS, Washington DC Ops, Boeing International Policy, Legal, Gov-Ops and Intellectual Property, BGS and BDS.

As Manager of the CMRM team, you will lead highly collaborative activities that ensure continued airplane production and delivery. Your leadership will ensure the chemical material obsolescence and regulatory mitigation activities are on-plan and that we get more pro-active about identifying material obsolescence and test failures that could impact chemical material supply. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership across the CMRM team, driving success, removing roadblocks, and supporting professional development.

  • Ensure development and implementation of CMRM risk mitigation plans.

  • Identify and execute on opportunities to get more pro-active about chemical material obsolescence, test failures and regulations.

  • Ensure smooth project hand-offs to program stake-holders for program-specific mitigations.

  • Partner closely with GES and PD identifying and managing regulatory risks.

  • Provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of the project plan.

  • Communicate status, residual risks, and recovery plans to program leadership and stakeholders; prepare and present concise, data-driven updates for executive reviews.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements and digital solutions within the change control function.

  • Mentor and develop team members to operate effectively under high schedule pressure and to adopt reproducible processes for certification and risk closure.

  • Ability and willingness to travel to Seattle site on regular basis.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA with regular travel to visit half the team in Seattle, WA.

Candidate Assessment Notice:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

  • 3+ years of experience collaborating across multiple teams and functions.

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical or engineering role, preferably in aerospace.

  • 2+ years of people management experience, including coaching and developing engineers.

  • 2+ years of project management experience.

  • Familiarity with Materials & Processes and Airplane Certification Process.

  • Direct experience with material testing and qualifications.

  • Strong collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills (verbal and written).

  • Communication skills: Ability to translate complex issues into cohesive, actionable components and communicate at an executive level.

  • Integration skills: Ability to build consensus, negotiate, and empower teams to deliver results where process definition may not yet exist or is unclear.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation:

This is not a union represented position.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health

savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range:

$151,000 - $204,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 02, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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