Electronics Engineering Manager | Electrical Wiring

Electronics Engineering Manager | Electrical Wiring

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) division is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager to manage a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for electrical design, wire installation and wire design, and integration activities in Tukwila, WA.

This leader will drive technical excellence, resource acquisition, supplier management, and process improvements while fostering a collaborative culture aligned with Boeing’s values, including tool development for automation, design requirement verification, common process development for the EDI capability under MS&B across multiple programs, and future architecture optimizations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers and technical staff performing Electrical Wire Design, Wire/Equipment Installation, Wiring Provisions, Certification, Change Management, and Build/Supplier engineering activities across multiple programs.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals to meet program requirements.
• Provide technical oversight, review, and approval of electrical design, wire installation, wire design, and integration approaches.
• Oversee cost account management, Level of Effort spending, Quarterly EAC input, and acquire necessary resources for projects and processes.  Lead and influence discussions with Program Finance for funding approvals.
• Manage supplier technical performance and drive continuous process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Promote a culture of active listening, servant leadership, and open communication to develop and motivate employees.
• Report progress and escalate issues to senior management as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Aircraft Systems, Mission Systems, System Engineering Integration & Test, Operations, Structures, Production Engineering, and Supply Chain teams and represent wiring action plan.
• Support Boeing’s Global Initiative by teaming with Boeing India Technical Excellence Center (BITEC).
• 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 experience in Electrical design; including but not limited to Electrical Systems design, Wire Design, Electrical Equipment Installation and Wire Installation Design.
• Experience as a technical lead for an engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Electrical Wiring Interconnect system requirements development, architecture, and design for complex electrical systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience integrating electrical wiring with systems engineering and hardware integration.
• Experience with Commercial derivative Requirements and Certification process.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functional groups including manufacturing and supplier management.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• 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.
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