Engineering Multi-Skill Mgr (Proposal Board Engineering & Modification Support Engineering)

Engineering Multi-Skill Mgr (Proposal Board Engineering & Modification Support Engineering)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Services (BGS-C) is seeking two experienced leaders to join the Modification Proposal and Delivery Engineering organization in Long Beach, California:

• Proposal Board Engineering Manager
• Modification Support Engineering Manager

The Proposal Board Engineering team is a multifunctional team responsible for developing the technical basis of estimates (flow/hours/equipment list) for aircraft configuration modification proposals.

The Modification Support Engineering team is multifunctional (including liaison) team responsible for home and on-site support of Service Bulletin implementation during aircraft modifications.

Both roles will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary Engineering teams that support various BGS-C business units, including Interiors, Connectivity/VIP, Avionics/AP&S, and Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The ideal candidates will be strong leaders who excel at cross-functional collaboration and can navigate organizational boundaries effectively. They will leverage strong problem-solving skills, data-driven analysis, and strategic decision-making to deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment. This role demands proactive identification of opportunities beyond current practices, strong relationship-building, clear communication at all levels, and agile thinking to drive the success of the Modifications business.

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The position requires a leader that rapidly understands complex technical concepts across multiple engineering disciplines, a problem solver who can analyze and organize complex technical problems into actionable execution plans, and a leader who can build consensus, deliver results, and demonstrate beginning to end accountability.
• Lead, support, and delegate tasks to multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout all project lifecycle stages.
• Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data to develop well-informed conclusions and recommendations.
• Support Modifications strategies for all Mods businesses units: Interiors, Connectivity/VIP, Avionics/AP&S, and BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter).
• Manage budget, quality, schedule, and safety activities while driving process improvements aligned with program priorities.
• Collaborate closely with peer managers to address cross-team support, resolve critical issues, and achieve program goals.

• 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 the 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role.
• 5+ years of Engineering experience.
• Experience managing complex development projects from inception through fielding / sustainment transition.
• 3+ years of experience with aircraft modifications, upgrades, or retrofit projects.
• Willing & able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Previous management experience.
• Experience leading technical teams or complex programs with successful outcome.
• Worked on proposals for new business.
• Experience working as a Liaison Engineer.
• Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management).

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.

GENERAL:

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Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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