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Mid-Level Project Engineering Manager

Saint Charles, Missouri Job ID JR2025450382 Category Engineering Leadership Post Date Apr. 10, 2025
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Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Precision Engagement Systems is seeking a Mid-Level Project Engineering Manager to lead a team in Saint Charles, MO.  The portfolio includes multiple programs providing mission critical capabilities across a diverse customer set.  The organization is responsible for end-to-end system solutions from requirements, development, test, production using disciplined engineering and program management best practices.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of engineering processes, ensuring the successful integration and testing of complex systems, and managing a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs. They will also have proven experience in a leadership role, including managing teams and driving project success as well as a strong understanding of engineering and program management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages, develops, and motivates employees within multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
  • Leads, develops, and motivates program personnel across the organization.
  • Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • Ensures integration of engineering risks & issues.
  • Drives opportunity identification and capture.
  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
  • Applies and utilizes enterprise tools and strategies for export compliance under both ITAR and EAR jurisdictions.
  • Leads an export-compliant program in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
  • 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 your 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.
    • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Experience with export compliance or international programs.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Program Management Best Practices.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
  • Master of Science in an engineering discipline or MBA.
  • Previous management experience. 
  • Previous international customer experience.
  • Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
  • Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
  • Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
  • Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
  • Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
  • Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $155,550 - $210,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 25, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
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