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Flight Controls Engineering Manager

Renton, Washington Job ID 00000421561 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Apr. 16, 2024
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Job Description

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The Boeing Commercial Airplane (BCA), 737 Systems organization is seeking a high performing Flight Controls Engineering Manager. This role is located in Renton, Washington.


Position Overview:

This manager will lead and inspire a group of employees performing engineering, technical, and regulatory tasks in the area of Flight Controls. The position includes responsibility for developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures, setting operational goals for the team, and acquiring financial and technical resources. The position supports all aspects of 737 Production Programs, including product design, production, flight line and fleet support.

Candidates applying for this position should be comfortable providing technical and project management of both Boeing employees and suppliers, as well as leading process improvement activities and utilizing cutting-edge methods for managing team workload and resources. The ability to develop and maintain positive and healthy relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and executives is a key attribute to being successful in this role. This this role also includes a significant level of mentoring, developing and motivating direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees performing engineering and technical tasks in the area of Flight Controls on the 737 Program.  This includes product design, production, flight line and fleet support.

  • Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.

  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, including budget and staffing.

  • Provides technical and project oversight of suppliers.

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

  • Provides oversight and approval of approaches to compliance with regulatory requirements and certification processes.

  • Leads and fosters process improvements.

  • Develops and maintains a culture of seeking to understand, courage to speak up, active listening and servant leadership to manage, develop and motivate employees.

Work Authorization:

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Renton, WA site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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 engineering experience in the aerospace industry.

  • 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in the development, integration, and verification of aircraft systems

  • Master’s Degree in an engineering related field or Business Administration (MBA)

  • 1+ Experience working directly with Boeing suppliers and customers

  • Experience in managing teams within an agile work management framework and implementing agile work management

  • Experience working with system engineering principles

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a not a union-represented position.

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: $147,050 - $198,950

Additional Information:

  • Applications for this position will be accepted until May 2nd, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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