Mechanical & Structural Engineer Manager K
Mechanical and Structural Engineering K
Level Manager for the V-22 Osprey Fuel Systems and Environmental Control Systems IPT (Integrated Product Team). Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering Design. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, 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. IPT leader will be the CAM for the IPT. Responsibilities include the Business and Financial Control Accounts for this IPT, including performing the necessary cost and schedule review and updates.
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• Building Organizational Talent
Determines and advises own team and other K level managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups. Consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities. Provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future. Collaborates with other K level managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment. Proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; actively pursues appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other K level managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.
• Business (Operational) Acumen
Understands the business issues related to operation of own projects and processes. Understands Boeing products and services and how own project or process fits within the larger value stream. Demonstrates general awareness of competition. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network.
• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection; consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow K level managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques
• 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.
• Decision Making
Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed; consistently identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; consistently includes fellow K level managers and employees across the organization in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
• 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• Budgeting/Estimating
General knowledge of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC]) and estimating techniques, used to provide direction to non-management employees.
• MSE Management Tech Knowledge
Complete knowledge or relevant vehicle mechanical Systems, Structural and payloads design and analysis which typically includes one or more of the following areas: Static and dynamic loads analysis, fluid systems design and analysis, Thermal design and analysis, Mechanical system design and analysis, Structural design and analysis, Vehicle test, qualification and certification, Interior/crew station and cargo systems design and analysis, Rotorcraft dynamic systems design and analysis. Spacecraft flight systems, Satellite systems, Engineering process and tool development and implementation, and Ordnance design and analysis.
• 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.
• Product Life-cycle
General knowledge of product lifecycle, including development, deployment, modification and support. Shares expertise with non-management direct reports.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience as a project team leader?
Do you have at least 5 years experience in technical domain knowledge of a complex aircraft system?
Do you have experience with budget management and related principles such as creating a schedule around key milestones, identifying resources required, and performing earned value management?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Boeing Military Aircraft
- Program Mobility
- Job Type Management
- Experience Level First Level Manager
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/16/2012
