Senior Engineer - BDS Divisional Mentor
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Global and Export Engineering Team presents an exciting opportunity for a Divisional Mentor Authorized Individual (AI) in El Segundo, CA or Huntsville, AL. The title of AI is specific to Boeing and does not correspond to U.S. Government or industry titles. This position is part of the BDS Engineering Integration and Compliance team, under the Boeing Global Engineering umbrella. The primary focus of this role will be to support the Export Consent Agreement, while also concentrating on AI resources, processes, and training to assist all programs within their division.
The successful candidate will oversee AI staffing requirements, training, workload management, metrics, and overall AI stability for their respective division. They will collaborate with Program AI Mentors, AIs, the Divisional Chief Engineer, Functional Chief Engineers, Global Trade Control (GTC), Boeing Global Sustainment (BGS), and program engineering teams. The main objective of the Divisional Mentor is to ensure that programs have the necessary AI resources, training, processes, and expertise to facilitate the release of engineering parts and data in accordance with the relevant USML/CCL classifications, ensuring proper documentation in the respective export classification toolset, typically the Export Determination Recording Tool (EDRT). The Divisional Mentor will also assist with Matters Under Review (MURs) that arise from incorrectly executed exports.
Position Responsibilities:
Oversee actions and projects related to Consent Agreements
Facilitate communication with divisional and program Chief Engineers
Manage export control initiatives and IAW US Munitions List (USML)/ Commerce Control List (CCL) classifications
Monitor and provide guidance on workload for Mentors and AIs
Develop and update training materials for AIs and disseminate knowledge across BDS AIs
Conduct reviews and validate existing Export Order of Review (OoR) assessments and rationales
Manage training requests for new and returning AIs
Establish succession plans for AIs to prevent single points of failure
Organize monthly mentor meetings to assess program workload and the quality of work being executed
Complete AI reviews of BDS Design Practices
Assist with Matter Under Review (MUR) investigations as needed
Participate in the Divisional Mentor Review Board (DMRB)
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim Pre-start and/or final clearance Post Start is required.
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 developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
5+ years of work experience project management including business case definition, scope, planning, scheduling and execution of complex projects
5+ years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
5+ years of experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Experience using BDS or PDM (Product Data Management) tools used to create and release engineering data (Drawings, Documents, etc).
Experience using critical business and financial acumen in order to influence and shape strategy.
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Proven experience in managing export control initiatives and understanding USML/CCL classifications
Familiarity with Jurisdiction and Classification Notifications (JCCN) as well as Matter Under Review (MUR) investigations and their resolutions
Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, along with knowledge of the various platforms and programs within each division
A demonstrated history of meeting or surpassing target goals, coupled with strong project execution skills
Previous experience serving as a Mentor AI
Proficient in technical
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