Weights & Mass Properties Engineering Manager

Weights & Mass Properties Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Weights & Mass Properties Engineering Manager to join the BDS Air Dominance Flight Systems capability team located in Berkeley or St. Charles, MO.

The manager in this position will lead teams supporting multiple BDS programs at the site, to include F-15, F/A-18, T-7A, missile and weapons programs, and a lab.  Additionally, this position requires coordination and collaboration with other weight and mass property managers at the site and across the enterprise.  

This position will report to a BDS Flight Engineering Senior Manager and will include additional responsibilities in the areas of Talent Management, Design Practices, Tools & Processes, Model Based Engineering (MBE), and Technical Excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads, develops, and motivates employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Weights and Mass Properties Engineering.

• Develops and executes integrated plans, manages risks, and implements policies and procedures.

• Leads talent acquisition activities to effectively staff future work scope.

• Leads employee development and engagement to support career growth, retention objectives, recognition and empowerment.

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

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

• Develop and implement methods to avoid and resolve complex technical issues that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation.

• Work directly with program finance and scheduling as a cost account manager (CAM).

• Position may require occasional travel.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Berkeley or St. Charles site in St. Louis, MO.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required. 
 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor, master or doctorate of science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

• 5+ years of experience providing product development and technical support to other groups, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or projects in a formal or informal leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to provide proactive leadership in a dynamic environment to drive technical excellence.

• Competencies that include: adaptability, building a successful team, communication, cross functional partnerships, customer focus, decision making, gaining commitment, leading via vision and values, planning and organizing, systems thinking, and implementing work standards.

• Technical competencies in engineering processes, engineering knowledge and comprehension, process management skills, product knowledge, and project leadership.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:
This is a 1st shift 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.

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. 

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candi