Structures Lab Test Engineering Manager

About the role

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity for a Structures Lab Test Engineering Manager to join our team in Tukwila, WA. This manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day Structures Lab Test operations in support of multiple Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) & Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) development and sustaining programs, as well as defining the strategy and execution plan to position their team and lab for the future of our program partners’ testing needs. This role requires a determined commitment to safety, quality, and functional excellence that will drive increased efficiency and schedule performance. A true focus on people, understanding how they are the key to our success and a commitment to developing them individually is required, as well as a sincere commitment to Seek, Speak and Listen as a cultural norm.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Structures Test & Materials Verification
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
• Manage capital investment projects and long-range planning for capital investments into the lab
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Develop and engage employees through coaching, mentoring, and performance management, as well as identifying growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company

Requirements

• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
• 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
• 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"
• Experience working with and presenting to technical, management and executive level audiences
• Experience in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• Must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process (failure to complete removes from consideration)

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• 3+ years of experience leading and/or managing a team
• 3+ years of experience in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment
• Technical project/program management experience

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