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| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Management experience often preferred | Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field |
| Work Environment | Leads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholders | Develops code, tests software, follows technical specifications |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used in tech companies, engineering firms, startups | Common across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries |
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe St. Louis Boeing Material and Process Technology organization is seeking an Engineering Manager - Weapons Programs to join our team in St. Charles, Missouri.
The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers responsible for providing Materials & Process Engineering (M&PE) support (Metals, Finishes/Coatings, Electrical) and Equipment/Reliability Engineering support for multiple Weapons Programs (eg SDB, Harpoon, SLAM-ER, JDAM). The team is responsible for supporting design engineering, supply chain, system safety, quality, and the production line.
Primary manager responsibilities will be focused on employee development, ensuring technical excellence, engaging with the program leadership and chief engineers to assign responsibilities and prioritize work. Strong customer focus and project management skills are required as this team is supporting all site programs and projects that have senior leadership attention.
This position is contingent upon a proprietary program award.
Position Responsibilities:
Manages/lead multiple skills employees performing M&P and Equipment engineering (MR&D) activities
Provide oversight and leadership to support the development of right-sized equipment technologies, improved assembly processes and transition into production
Partners with program and engineering leadership to establish technical strategies
Partners with program and engineering leadership to develop and execute technical strategies, business plans, & policies and procedures.
Staff, direct, and advise individuals to meet program requirements
Lead NOE investigations and drive lasting corrective actions both internally and throughout the supply base
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
When required, leads the creation of requests for variance (RFV's) through direct customer interaction and coordination
Manage overhead & direct budgets
Executes capital projects, from forecasting budget through implementation
Engage and develop team members in technical leadership and professional development
Manages, develops and motivates employees to align the skills of the organization with stakeholders'/customers' current and anticipated needs
Promote collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries to include other M&PE and MR&D organizations
Strong organizational and communication skills particularly involving complex issues that have broad applicability and impact to the production systems
Partners with contracts, supplier management, quality, and engineering to ensure that technical requirements are being met.
Provide technical support to at risk suppliers and develop mitigation strategies.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret clearance Post-Start is required.
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or electrical/ instrumentation engineering.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
MBA or equivalent
Experience leading and/or managing a technical team
Experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
Experience with materials and processes engineering
Experience working on a weapons program
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
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 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 (K-Level): $141,100 - $190,900
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
The position is contingent upon program awardShift:
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