Materials Process & Physics Manager K
Oversees personnel who support the development and implementation of assembly technology equipment and processes for use on current and future airplane programs. Job responsibilities include developing workgroup goals, objectives, and related metrics to ensure alignment with customer requirements. The manager will need to provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, and will develop/motivate employees to achieve goals for productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. In addition, the manager will also convey organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup and project or process goals, and will proactively communicate with employees, peers, and customers. This position includes the management of a development assembly lab; therefore, the manager will be required to implement policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistent execution of processes that meet Boeing safety and other regulatory requirements.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.
• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Proactively builds effective working relationships with fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the organization. Places higher priority on organization and departmental goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and fellow first level managers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Building A Successful Team
Works with other K level managers to ensure the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Works with other K level managers to help clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Works with other K level managers to make procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with other K level managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
• Customer Focus
Provides K level direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how work group's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to middle and/or senior level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides K level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; implements and monitors customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.
• Project Management
Oversees execution of project schedules developed by others. Provides K level management direction to direct reports in the management of project schedules that may require interfacing with multi-regional or international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Ensures collaboration of direct reports with others on the tasks assigned. Maintains communication with direct reports, fellow K level managers, and others to identify and resolve any issues and ensure the successful completion of the project.
Technical• Assembly Process
General knowledge of assembly and production processes, 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 and schematics, functional tests, supplier data). Ability to differentiate production (manufacturing) processes and requirements from in-service procedures and requirements.
• Intellectual Property
General understanding of intellectual property interests, and the ability to recognize and/or exploit the value of intellectual property as part of business transactions.
• Material/Engineer Principles
General ability to apply knowledge of materials engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.
• Process Improvement Methods
General knowledge of product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., 6-Sigma, LEAN).
• Process Management Skills
General ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, support people and activities, understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow, identify opportunities for synergy and integration, and simplify complex processes.
• Proj Management Theory/Concept
General knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc). Provides specific guidance to non-management personnel.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience with aircraft assembly and production processes such as drilling, fastening or with manufacturing capabilities such as composites or structures?
Do you have experience leading or managing development projects?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
The ideal candidate should possess a an Engineering Degree, have experience in managing large development projects and possess leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of assembly processes such as drilling, fastening, and torque equipment as well as experience with portable assembly tooling and right-sized automated assembly equipment is highly desired.
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Boeing Research & Technology
- Program Assy, Fact & Sppt Tech (Af&St)
- Job Type Management
- Experience Level First Level Manager
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/21/2012
