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Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025449092 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Post Date Apr. 08, 2025
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Job Description

Join the unique world of Support Equipment for Derivative Aircraft, where you’ll have the opportunity to lead through all stages of program lifecycles, solve important challenges, and work with many different functions to ensure customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead, manage and oversee a team of engineers performing E-7, VC-25B, KC-46, and P-8 Support Equipment design, verification, procurement, calibration, supplier technical direction, and delivery at domestic and international customer locations. This role is very well suited to candidates seeking task diversity and a mechanical problem-solving perspective.

This mid-level manager will lead a team of systems, mechanical design, and logistics engineers performing Support Equipment (SE) design, development and/or testing/qualification. The SE manager will forecast and manage staffing and budgets, mentor and grow staff capability and capacity, and work with other managers in multiple locations to determine priorities for delivery execution in a challenging demand and supply environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage, develop, listen, advocate for, and motivate a diverse team of employees.
  • Ensure team critical skills are managed, to include knowledge transfer plans, talent management, and knowledge management plans.
  • Utilize engineering knowledge to provide technical direction, oversight, and guidance regarding approved processes, plans, tools, technology and skills.
  • Utilize strong business acumen to “run your business”, including managing business plan, organizational goal alignment, and budget and staffing forecasts.
  • Establish, track and manage metrics and goals for cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction utilizing One-BPS and the Boeing Problem Solving Model.
  • Effectively communicate with team, senior leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Lead process documentation and improvement projects to achieve business goals and drive first time quality.
  • Perform efficiently in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Higher
  • 10+ years of experience working in a professional technical environment
  • 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) repair/maintenance or maintain and operate fuel distribution systems
  • 1+ years of experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management)
  • Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers

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:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

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

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $161,500 – $218,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 18, 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.

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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