Flight Engineering Manager L Job in Everett, Washington US
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Location Everett, WA
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Position Description
Position is in Propulsion Systems Engineering. Responsibilities include managing employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Flight Engineering; developing and executing integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and providing input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Additional duties include acquiring resources for department activities, providing technical management of suppliers and leading process improvements; developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports; providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes; managing, developing and motivating employees and first-level managers. Ability to set and execute strategy a must. In addition to technical leadership, employee and leadership development will be a priority.
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
[ + ] Adaptability
Understands and is generally involved in guiding changes in own and fellow middle managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to first level managers, fellow middle managers, and employees throughout the organization; acts as a resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow middle managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow middle managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Building A Successful Team
Works with other middle managers to ensure the purpose and importance of the teams 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 middle 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 middle 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 middle managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] Driving for Business Results
Identifies and sets performance goals for department; works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving stretch goals related to positive business results; remains self-disciplined; measures progress and evaluates results; reprioritizes as appropriate; prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of important tasks.
[ + ] Project Management
Oversees execution of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules created by direct reports. Supports direct reports in management of complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi-regional and 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. Provides tools and training to project managers to help streamline project management processes. Ensures collaboration of project managers with others on the most complex projects assigned. Fosters collaboration with fellow middle managers and across work functions to ensure that organizational resources are maximized. Maintains continuous communication with project managers to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects.
[ + ] Strategic Decision Making
As a middle manager, identifies and fills gaps in information required to understand strategic issues. Organizes information and data to identify/explain major trends, problems, and causes; compares and combines information from multiple sources to identify underlying and potential issues. Actively generates and considers options for actions to achieve a long-range goal or vision; develops decision criteria considering factors such as cost, benefits, efficiency, risks, timing, buy-in, and impact on the organization; selects the strategy most likely to succeed. Identifies the key tasks and deploys resources needed to achieve objectives. Makes sure strategies are carried out by holding self, others, and fellow middle managers accountable. Builds in team-wide metrics to monitor achievement of results and makes immediate adjustments as needed.
Technical
[ + ] Flight Eng/Tech Knowledge
Serves as a resource for knowledge of process, tools, technology and skills relevant to Flight Engineering that are applied by their work group to accomplish organizational responsibilities and commitments.
[ + ] Industry Knowledge
Complete knowledge of the internal and external business environment. Complete knowledge of your Boeing business segment (to include competitors) and other Boeing product lines.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have Engineering management experience?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
An ABET Engineering Degree require
Closing Date: 04/04/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace.