Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) (Senior or Lead)

Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) (Senior or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) (Senior or Lead) 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 Senior or 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): 

• Bachelor's Degree 

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