Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) 787 Airframe Structures Team is seeking a Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager (Level K) to join the Fuselage Life Cycle Product Team (LCPT) in North Charleston, SC.

As the Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility is to be the Stress Liaison for the Boeing South Carolina site and 787 Program. Your role will involve leading a team of structural analysis engineers to assess and resolve complex product and process issues discovered throughout the product lifecycle. You will manage a wide variety of concurrent work statements, including both long- and short-term assignments, while overseeing employees performing engineering and technical activities within Mechanical & Structural Engineering.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, servant-minded leader who fosters a positive, collaborative work environment through clear communication, mentoring, and coaching. They will effectively manage multiple concurrent initiatives including both short and long-term assignments, build strong cross-functional relationships and promote a culture of engineering excellence and safety. Using sound engineering judgment, this leader will guide their team to deliver efficient, practical solutions that satisfy product safety requirements and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements business plans, policies, procedures, and organizational and technical strategies

• Acquires resources 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.

• Mentors and develops team member's technical and leadership capabilities

• Helps facilitate daily team stand ups utilizing LEAN best practices

• Proactively collaborates with customers and support organizations, building positive relationships (i.e. LE, Prod. Engineering, Operations, Fleet Support teams)

• Manages daily team priorities to effectively utilize team resources

• Communicates effectively with lead engineers, management and team members

• Establishes clear RAA for lead engineers, foster and develop lead pipeline

• Supports hiring of engineering team

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

• 3+ years of experience in Structures Engineering

• 3+ years of experience with design and analysis of metallic and composite materials

• 3+ years of experience with structural analysis methods and repair principles (e.g., fatigue and corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques, damage tolerance methods used in maintenance programs)

• Basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals including airframe/component design and materials

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

• 1+ years of experience working within Boeing Commercial Airplanes factory or fleet support

• Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and employee development to enhance team performance and engagement.

• 787 Airframe Experience

• Experience with commercial aircraft certification processes and regulations

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 several programs that provide fo