Test Operations & Engineering Manager

Job Description

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is currently seeking a Test Operations & Engineering Manager (Level K) in Berkeley, Missouri. This role will manage represented Flight Operations Mechanics and Tooling Mechanics in the Test Operations & Engineering organization in support of Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons programs.

The Test Operations & Engineering organization supports a wide variety of testing labs with crucial work across all of Lab and Flight Test and collaborates frequently with BDS programs and production operations. Mechanics work directly with engineering, technicians, and test teams to provide multi-shift operations support. They support several test capabilities such as structures, electromagnetics, aero, and environmental tests, along with internal fabrication and assembly of test hardware.

The team is growing and looking to add a shop manager to execute on off-shifts in a dynamic work environment with numerous business partners spread across several programs/tests.

Position Responsibilities:

* Manage employees performing mechanical and technical activities in the areas of Test Operations

* Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, business partners, peers, and direct reports

* Develop and execute project and process plans

* Implement policies and procedures and set operational goals

* Acquire resources for projects and processes

* Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

* Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements

* Manage, develop, and motivate employees

* Responsibility for the safety and quality of the team's work, including hazard mitigation, corrective action, and BPSM/RCCA participation

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at Berkeley, Missouri.

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):

* 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

* 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 completion of the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"

* 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

* Test and Evaluation experience

* Experience managing represented employees within the workforce

* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

* 3+ years of experience with Lean+ and/or Lean 5S

* Experience with BPSM/RCCA processes

* Experience leading a team for process improvements

* Knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities

* Experience working with business partners for integrated schedules, work instructions and planning, estimating, and cost analyses

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This role is primarily second or third shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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…