Senior Production Engineering Manager | Maritime & Intelligence Systems (M&IS)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a Senior Production Engineering Manager to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA or from Smithfield, PA. This Capability Leader will be responsible for Production Engineering (PE) at the Huntington Beach, CA; Ventura, CA; Smithfield, PA; Lamont-Furnace, PA; Heath, OH; and Herndon, VA sites. This position will be responsible for managing employees and managers performing engineering and technical activities in PE across the portfolio of Maritime & Intelligence Systems (M&IS) programs.

M&IS is a growing business within BDS SI&WS focused on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We are looking for a strong, innovative leader who can motivate teams to meet or exceed customer commitments and deliver products on time and with first pass quality. This role will report directly to the SI&WS Senior Director of Production Engineering with an indirect reporting relationship to the M&IS Senior Director & Chief Engineer.

At Boeing, we create the future – of mobility, autonomy, speed, endurance, space access and exploration, undersea vehicles, cybersecurity, communication and much, more. We connect people, products, and ideas around the world. We protect people and nations. We explore the mysteries of the universe from seabed to space to cyberspace. We inspire future generations of innovators, dreamers, and doers. Under the sea, we are redefining the art of the possible, using the power of autonomy.

Position Responsibilities

Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes. Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. Expectations are to spend 50% onsite at Huntington Beach and 25% at Smithfield. Remainder of time allocated as appropriate to support the business.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

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.5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics or similar industry.5+ years of experience in Production Engineering, Structures Design and/or Analytical Engineering or a combination of these experiences.5+ years of experience managing people, programs, and budgets.3+ years of experience in engineering senior management.Experience leading or managing large or complex teams of managers and/or non-management employees.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Experience leading teams of over 50 people (directly or indirectly).Experience working & managing across functional team of touch labor, engineers, and managers.Prototype, mock-up, production, and start-up experience with tailoring (transition from engineering lab to production environment with intermediate states).Understanding of large-scale build sequences and multi-site operations.Experience with constraint-based schedule development and maintenance.Bachelor of Engineering Degree with production engineering experience, knowledge of factory operations, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., composites, structures), and data needed for defining delivery configurations (e.g., design definition, program directives, engineering drawings, change memos, wiring diagrams, schematics, functional tests, and supplier data).Ability to create an environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust, executing with strong values.Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues and responding effectively to complex and ambiguous situations.Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate verbally and present clearly at all levels, adjusting for the audience.Demonstrated skills in leading medium to large teams through all phases of development and Production.Familiarity with Huntington Beach Site Processes and One Boeing Production System (One-BPS).Domain knowledge in production engineering best practices for maritime and subsea environments and associated materials.Domain knowledge leading Model Based Engineering (MBE), Design for Assembly (DFA), Designing for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Affordability (DFA).Demonstrated skills in Risk Management and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts.Cost Account Management using Boeing processes and procedures, including Earned Value Management (EVM).Proficiency with MESci, Aurora precedence networking tool, Model Based Work Instructions development.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift.

“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: 178,500 – 258,750”

Applications for this position will be accepted until .

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

• 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

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.