Production Test Manager

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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Production Test Manager to join our Boeing Design-Build Team based out of Berkeley MO. Within BT&E the Production Test Manager leads a team of electrical mechanical and manufacturing engineers along with shop personnel (flight operations mechanics) that complete production test work statement in support of multiple Boeing Defense programs.

The Production Test teams mission is to deliver and support equipment (hardware) processes and software for build verification testing of electrical/optical subsystems to ensure quality and safe operation. Build verification is ensuring Boeing products are manufactured per engineering design to meet intended functional requirements. Products include every Boeing defense aircraft and weapon system from existing platforms like the F-15 F/A-18 or JDAM to new development programs.

This mission is accomplished by Production Test designers manufacturing engineers and flight operations mechanics distilling requirements completing design efforts procuring parts completing fabrication/assembly and supporting ship-side check-out and initial build verification. The large variety of build verification requirements exposes the team to a wide range of electronics fiber optics RF cable assemblies test bench design embedded systems design software design aircraft interfaces ergonomics ruggedized & repairable designs ease/efficiency of equipment operability and more.

The successful candidate will have experience in production engineering test & evaluation engineering and special test equipment design with a high aptitude for leadership and execution. Experience with final flight vehicle products is desired for this position.

Boeing St. Louis is building the future creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. As part of this team you will have the opportunity to lead a team working on new and existing military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7 MQ-25 F-15 F-18 JDAM SDB and Phantom Works proprietary efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering fabrication and associated technical activities in the area of Production Test

• Supervises Production Test statement of work assigns resources and supports requirements synthesis

• Leads work forecast integration planning and department budget development/execution

• Assures a solid interface with other design-build teams test & evaluation teams test program management and program personnel including early engagement with test work statement

• Encourages motivates and inspires individuals and the team

• Facilitates best practice documentation design practice authorship knowledge sharing role development/maturity and robust design reviews

• Develops and grows skill base across the team by strategic hiring individual development and knowledge sharing

• Facilitates innovation and special project opportunities

• Collaborates with managers across the organization to lead work placement resource sharing and development opportunities

• Develops acquires resources for and executes project and process improvement plans

• Implements policies & procedures and sets operational goals

• Develops and strengthens relationships and partnerships with customers stakeholders peers partners and direct reports

• Provides status to program business partners test program management and leadership

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches products and processes

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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 engineering related experience

• 3 years of engineering leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (Active means held within the previous two years from today)

• Experience working in a production focused engineering role

• Experience in test & evaluation engineering

• Experience in military or commercial program support

• Experience with flight vehicle final products

• Experience with test bench design & build approaches and techniques

• Experience developing presentations for and presenting to executive leadership

• Excellent communication skills

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 & 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: $129200 - $174800

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