Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE)
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for a Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) to join our team in Everett, Washington. This role will directly support the HFE FCE office, and partner with leaders and members of the Technical Fellowship across Human Factors Engineering, and peer FCE offices, to optimize organizational effectiveness, and enable the HFE FCE to focus on high-impact leadership priorities. This position serves as a trusted advisor and operational partner, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing key projects, and ensuring alignment across the HFE organization and broader enterprise.
If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record driving organizational strategies by establishing organizational rhythm, we invite you to apply for this position. Successful candidates will have prior demonstrated success in supporting Executive leaders, developing relationships across departments - as well as strong communications skills, problem-solving skills, project management skills, a willingness to take initiative, and the ability to partner across multiple engineering functions, business segments, and geographic areas. They will also have prior experience working in roles that lead through influence, are in or adjacent to engineering, and have demonstrated success in driving organizational efficiency through operational excellence.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Senior, and Lead Level Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineers (FCE).
Position Responsibilities:
Work closely with the HFE FCE and core leadership team to manage daily operations, prioritize initiatives, and streamline decision-making processes
Oversee the strategic management of the FCE’s travel plans, content, and follow-up
Serve as a liaison between the FCE and internal/external stakeholders, including engineering teams, program leaders, peer FCE offices, and executive leadership
Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up on critical issues
Prepare and review presentations, reports, and communications for senior leadership and external partners
Analyze data and metrics to provide insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements
Coordinate strategic programs across the FCE office, ensuring alignment with Boeing’s business objectives and Human Factors Engineering goals
Foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within the Human Factors Engineering organization
Act as a delegate for the FCE at non-technical meetings
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Basic Qualifications (Require Skills/Experience):
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1+ years of experience of leading by influence, without formal authority
3+ years of experience supporting and engaging with organizational senior leadership and their teams to coordinate priority needs, support internal and external events, and provide effective travel arrangements when necessary
3+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a cross-functional environment
3+ years of experience in leading or managing a cross-functional project
3+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
Experience supporting senior executives in complex, matrixed organizations
Experience synthesizing senior leader conversations into clear actions and summaries
experience supporting leaders in an Engineering organization
Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders
Understanding of human factors engineering principles and their application in the Boeing product lifecycle and/or enterprise safety initiatives
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