Boeing

Aerospace

FlightEngineeringManager

$153–207k Renton, Washington, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Flight Engineering Manager at Boeing. Skills: Flight Engineering Management, Weight and Balance operations, Aerodynamic Performance, Leadership, Commercial Airplanes. Lead the 737 Weight and Balance operations team. Direct 737 Weight and Balance operations from factory support through delivery”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure alignment of work instructions; promote consistent processes across sites and programs; ensure quality and compliance

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Ability to translate diverse perspectives within a team to develop strategies, make informed decisions, and implement innovative business models or process improvements

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Person" as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required., Shift 1

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, 3+ years of experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives, 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"

Nice to Have

5+ years of experience in the flight sciences / aero-performance domain / weights and/or mass properties engineering., Experience working with regulatory agencies, Knowledge of aerospace engineering design concepts, processes, and techniques, communication and interpersonal skills, Proven ability to provide proactive leadership in dynamic and ambiguous environments to drive technical excellence, Ability to translate diverse perspectives within a team to develop strategies, make informed decisions, and implement innovative business models or process improvements, Act as a change agent by identifying strengths and weaknesses in existing operating models, tools, and processes, and collaborating with others to define and implement improvements

What You'll Do.

Lead the 737 Weight and Balance operations team

Direct 737 Weight and Balance operations from factory support through delivery

Provide flight test support

workforce development

regulatory compliance

and operational readiness

Drive continuous improvement in tools

Develop team capability and support employee growth

Partner across the Boeing enterprise and with external stakeholders

Support weight and balance activities

Ensure alignment of work instructions

Promote consistent processes across sites and programs

Manage engineering and technical activities within Flight Engineering and Aerodynamic Performance

Develop and execute project and process plans

Implement policies and procedures

Set operational goals

Acquire resources for projects and processes

Provide technical oversight of suppliers

Lead continuous process improvements

Build and maintain relationships with customers

Oversee and approve technical approaches

Foster individual and team development

Support the advancement of core competencies and technical excellence

Motivate and develop employees

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner across the Boeing enterprise; partner with external stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports; foster individual and team development; promote collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices and experiences; translate diverse perspectives within a team to develop strategies, make informed decisions, and implement innovative business models or process improvements; collaborating with others to define and implement improvements

Communication Scope

communication and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Develop and execute project and process plans, Acquire resources for projects and processes, large scale cross functional project/program management

Full Job Description

Flight Engineering Manager **Company:** The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a **Flight Engineering Manager (Level K)** to lead the 737 Weight and Balance operations team within Flight Sciences. This position is based in **Renton or Seattle, Washington.** This first-line leadership role directs 737 Weight and Balance operations from Renton factory support through Seattle delivery, including flight test support and offsite activities as required. The position is accountable for staffing, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across all shifts and locations. The leader will drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, quality, and productivity while developing team capability and supporting employee growth. This role also partners across the Boeing enterprise and with external stakeholders to support weight and balance activities, flight operations, and deliveries, ensure alignment of work instructions, and promote consistent processes across sites and programs. **Position Responsibilities:** * Manages engineering and technical activities within Flight Engineering and Aerodynamic Performance * Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals * Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical oversight of suppliers, and leads continuous process improvements * Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports * Oversees and approves technical approaches, deliverables, and processes to ensure quality and compliance * Fosters individual and team development through various engagement and mentoring mechanisms * Supports the advancement of core competencies and technical excellence within the Aerodynamic Performance discipline * Motivates and develops employees, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices and experiences **Boeing First-Line Leader Assess

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