Mid-Level Multi-Skill Engineering Manager | Airplane Captain

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Mobility Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a highly-motivated Mid-Level Multi-Skill Engineering Manager to lead a team of airplane captains in furthering our goal of delivering best in class Aerial Refueling capability to the United States Air Force and other international customers in Tukwila WA.

This role and its team will oversee aircraft through the final build and delivery process while ensuring airplane-centered leadership for a cross-functional team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide day-to-day leadership to the airplane captains which:
  • Direct engineering leadership technical support and coordination during aircraft acceptance testing through aircraft delivery.
  • Serve as primary coordinator and customer-facing technical lead for squawk resolution related to Airplane Systems Mission Systems and Aerial Refueling Systems.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders: Liaison Engineering (LE) Production Operations Parts/Tooling Design Engineering (DE) QA Flight Crews and DCMA.
  • Maintain real-time documentation and status of all squawks and test findings capture lessons learned and support process improvement and RCCA activity.
• Build and maintain positive leadership relationships with Design Engineering Liaison/Manufacturing Engineering Quality Assurance Production Operations Supplier Management and Tooling.
• Ensure effective escalation processes are in place to ensure timely resolution and help needed are provided in support of airplane acceptance/delivery activities.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication with all stakeholders including senior leaders.
• Drive alignment across team activities and priorities to ensure effective and efficient issue resolution while minimizing confusion mistakes and rework.
• Foster professionalism and emotional resilience during issue resolution.
• Maintain appropriate SME contact information and quick access to stakeholder contact information to support urgent coordination.
• Support program improvement initiatives: Flight Squawk RCCAs & reduction process improvements tool kits spare part staging.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration communication and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives speaking up with ideas or concerns and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science data science mathematics physics chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in mission systems engineering including experience with aircraft modifications and system integration.
• Aerial refueling experience.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior experience supporting aircraft acceptance testing delivery or field operations.
• Experience working with DCMA government flight representatives and customer-facing technical engagements.
• Background in troubleshooting flight test squawks and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead through influence drive decisions and maintain team alignment under pressure.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to dynamic operational schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience briefing technical status to customers and leadership.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management customers and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion transparency and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading mentoring and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $166600 - $225400

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