Senior Space Launch Systems (SLS) Equipment & Tool Production Engineering Manager

Senior Space Launch Systems (SLS) Equipment & Tool Production Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000404696

Date Posted:

2023-12-13

Location:

USA - New Orleans, LA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Space Launch Systems (SLS) Equipment & Tool Production Engineering Manager located in New Orleans, LA.  The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the Tool & Specialty Engineering team for the CS & EUS portions of the Space Launch System (SLS) at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF).

This leader's responsibility is leading the Tool & Specialty team for the Core Stage (CS), and the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) on the Space Launch System (SLS) at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF). Responsibilities include weld engineering oversight, NC (numerical control) programming, CAMS (Computer Aided Metrology Systems), unique and shared tooling, including procurements, modifications, cost, schedule, and technical performance to plan.  This leader's primary responsibility will be to lead the Specialty Engineering organization as it relates to CS & EUS build and production readiness.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Production Engineering.
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers.

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

Work Authorization:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 5+ years management experience leading a Production Engineering team

           

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in program or project management
• Experience in Production Engineering processes and tools

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Safety Sensitive Statement:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: 178,500 – 241,500

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bol