Production Test Manager

Boeing is hiring a Production Test Manager in Berkeley, United States. It pays $141k-$191k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Production Test Manager to join our Boeing Test Operations & Engineering Team in Berkeley, MO. Within BT&E, the Production Test Manager leads a team of electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers, along with interfacing with integrated shop personnel (flight operations mechanics) that complete production test work statement in support of multiple Boeing Defense programs.

The Production Test team’s mission is to deliver and support hardware equipment, processes, and software for build verification testing of electrical/optical subsystems to ensure quality and safe operation. Build verification is ensuring Boeing products are manufactured per engineering design to meet intended functional requirements. Products include every Boeing defense aircraft and weapon system from existing platforms like the F-15, F/A-18, or JDAM, to emerging platforms like T-7 and MQ-25, to new development programs.

This mission is accomplished by Production Test designers, manufacturing engineers, and flight operations mechanics distilling requirements, completing design efforts, procuring parts, completing fabrication/assembly, and supporting ship-side check-out and initial build verification. The large variety of build verification requirements exposes the team to a wide range of electronics, fiber optics, RF, cable assemblies, test bench design, embedded systems design, software design, aircraft interfaces, ergonomics, ruggedized & repairable designs, ease/efficiency of equipment operability, and more.

The successful candidate will have experience in production engineering, test & evaluation engineering, and special test equipment design with a high aptitude for leadership and execution. Experience with final flight vehicle products is desired for this position.

Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team working on new and existing military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7, MQ-25, F-15, F-18, JDAM, SDB, and Phantom Works proprietary efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages employees performing engineering and associated technical activities in the area of Production Test
Interfaces with and guides integrated shop personnel (flight operations mechanics) completing hardware fabrication and their associated shop management
Supervises Production Test statement of work, assigns resources, and supports requirements synthesis
Leads work forecast integration, planning, and department budget development/execution
Assures a solid interface with other test operations & engineering teams, test & evaluation teams, test program management, and program personnel, including early engagement with test work statement
Encourages, motivates, and inspires individuals and the team
Facilitates best practice documentation, design practice authorship, knowledge sharing, role development/maturity, and robust design reviews
Develops and grows skill base across the team by strategic hiring, individual development, and knowledge sharing
Facilitates innovation and special project opportunities
Collaborates with managers across the organization to lead work placement, resource sharing, and development opportunities
Develops, acquires resources for, and executes project and process improvement plans
Implements policies & procedures and sets operational goals
Develops and strengthens relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provides status to program business partners, test program management, and leadership
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

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
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
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 have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
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
5+ years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
3+ years of engineering leadership experience
Experience with production engineering
Experience in test & evaluation engineering
Experience in military program support
Experience with flight vehicle final products
Experience with test bench design & build approaches and techniques
Experience presenting to executive leaders
Excellent communication skills

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

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 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: $141,100 - $190,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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