Flight Engineering Manager (K Level)

Flight Engineering Manager (K Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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The Flight and Vehicle Technology (FVT) team is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Flight Engineering Manager to join the team in Hazelwood, MO.

This leadership position will provide senior engineering support to a diverse team of talented engineers in the development, application and transition of innovative technology in applied aerodynamics and computational sciences, acoustics and adaptative structures to achieve competitive advantage and enable business unit growth.  The successful candidate will develop and maintain an expert, diverse team that supports Boeing’s one-company culture by collaborating with business units and functional partners to share and replicate best practices within flight engineering across the enterprise as well as a supporting interactions with Government customers to capture contracts and with universities and small businesses to establish teaming partnerships. 

Responsibilities and desired working knowledge include, but are not limited to:

• Management and execution of assigned research projects and contracts to achieve technical excellence within budget and schedule constraints

• Managing a significant portfolio of research, program support, and CRAD, with the expectation of growth.

• Leading an organization of direct engineering reports.

• Responsible for oversight and growth of related international and university research.

• Serve as the Lab Manager for the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) computing lab and the Advanced Aeromechanical Control Effector Systems (AACES) lab.

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 of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 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.”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• 2+ years of flight engineering experience in one of the following areas (Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics & Vibration, Flow Control)

• 1+ years’ of leadership experience

• 3+ years of formal management experience leading teams in the functional area of Flight

• 8+ years of Flight engineering experience in one or more of the following Flight skills with a focus on innovative solutions (Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics & Vibration, Flow Control)

• Experience working with BDS defense programs and team members within Air Dominance; Phantom Works; Vertical Lift; Space, Intelligence &Weapons Systems and/or Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers.

• Proven ability in strategic decision-making to drive organizational success.

• Demonstrated adaptability in dynamic environments and changing circumstances.

• Experience in building and developing organizational talent to enhance team performance.

• Strong track record of sound fiscal management in overseeing projects. Project management experience.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of engineers and leaders. globally.

• Ability to provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Excellent collaboration skills, fostering teamwork and partnership across the enterprise.

• Commitment to delivering results and achieving project objectives effectively.

Travel:

10%

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 a number of 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: $142,800 - $193,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

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

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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