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Systems Engineering Manager (First Line Leader) - Fleet Risk Management

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2025448159 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Mar. 27, 2025
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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.

Enterprise Safety Organization within Chief Aerospace Safety Office (CASO) is seeking for a dynamic Systems Engineering Manager (First Line Leader) to lead and manage the Fleet Risk Management (FRM) team in Long Beach, CA with a focus on Product Safety.

Position Overview:

In this position, the K Level Manager will spearhead the development of in-service safety Design Practices, process guidance, tools, training and feedback mechanisms aimed at effectively managing product safety risks across Boeing’s diverse fleet, including BCA,BDS and BGS. This leadership role will oversee our Fleet Risk Management team, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of CASO and Safety & Airworthiness Engineering Function.

In this role, you will lead a geographically diverse team of Aerospace Systems Safety and Project engineers. Your team will collaborate closely with the Safety Engineering Technical Fellowship, the Fleet Risk Management Technical Board, Safety Analytics Team, Mission Assurance Safety Engineering Teams and Product Safety & Investigation Teams. Together, you will enhance safety capabilities and contribute to the development of a robust Safety Management System (SMS). The ideal candidate will work across engineering functions to create and implement comprehensive safety strategies that reflect Boeing’s commitment to Technical Excellence.

Given the geographically diverse nature of the FRM team (and Enterprise Safety teams), the successful candidate must excel in a collaborative environment that embraces Agile & Scrum methodologies, as well as virtual teamwork. Key attributes for this leadership role include Curiosity, Courage, & Creativity, which are essential for establishing best practices in safety engineering across the Enterprise.

Join us in our mission to enhance product safety across Boeing’s products!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on building capabilities (Process, tools and training) that enable managing effectively Product Safety risk on Boeing fleet post delivery i.e; in the in-service phase for commercial aircraft and the Operation & Sustainment Phase for Military aircraft, weapons, satellites and defense systems

  • Develop and implement project and process plans, establish policies and procedures and set operational goals to the team to drive success.

  • Secure necessary resources for FRM projects and guide the team in continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) across the organization as well as with Business Unit Stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

  • Effectively represent the team to stakeholders through advocacy, transparency and collaboration.

  • Oversee and approve technical strategies around building capabilities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives

  • Promote a culture of Diversity and Inclusion that inspires and develops employees, fostering an environment conducive to growth and innovation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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.

  • 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline.

  • Experience in technical leadership and/or management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in leading cross functional teams, working across organizational boundaries, and ensuring an inclusive environment

  • Experience with Continued Operation Safety Process (COSP), Hazard identification, Safety and Risk management approach per MIL-STD-882, NASA-STD 8719 and Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM)

  • Experience with Model Based Engineering and Data Analytics

  • Experience participating in or leading Agile/Scrum teams

  • Strong desire to mentor, develop and grow team members.

Union:

This is not a union represented position.

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. 

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. 

  • $147,050 – $198,950

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 10, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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