Systems Engineering Manager K Job in Renton, Washington US
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Location Renton, WA
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Position Description
Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Systems Engineering. 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.
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.
[ + ] 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.
[ + ] Driving for Business Results
Identifies and sets performance goals for workgroup, project or process; 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 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.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Evaluates job structures and processes on how well they contribute to work group objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Engages direct reports and fellow K level managers in evaluation of options for change, and encouraging buy-in. Carefully makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by developing accountability metrics, communicating effectively, providing avenues for new skill development for self and others, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation and make adjustments as warranted.
Technical
[ + ] Boeing Knowledge
Complete knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Provides specific guidance to exempt team members to ensure effective performance.
[ + ] Customer Knowledge
Complete knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution.
[ + ] Engineering Analysis
In-depth knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability).
[ + ] 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.
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have experience leading a multi-discipline team of people to achieve FAA certification of a product or complex change?
Do you have experience working with FAA regulations and regulatory processes?
Do you have experience managing or leading a team in a technical discipline?
Do you have experience leading a cross-organizational or cross-functional team to acquire FAA certification of products and/or changes?
Do you have experience working with/within the ODA?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
This position has responsibility for the 737NG Boeing Commercial Airplanes Regulatory Administration group. The position has responsibility for team planning and managing activities required to demonstrate and find Federal Aviation Administration compliance for airplanes to be delivered. Must have knowledge of and ensure adherence to BCA Regulatory Administration processes as well as all pertinent regulatory agency requirements while supporting Airplane Programs goals. Proven integration and communication skills, as well as demonstrated experience in team leadership are required. This position interfaces with Regulatory Administration Functional leadership, Program Engineering, Safety/Certification/Performance communities, FAA Boeing Aviation Safety Oversight Office and foreign regulatory agencies. This position also partners with core engineering on process requirements and implementation. Collaboration with Everett Regulatory Administration is a regular activity. Abilities for staffing, developing and motivating employees are necessary to ensure the team is able to facilitate on-time delivery of compliant aircraft. Engineering experience is required and engineering degree is preferred.
Closing Date: 04/03/2012about closing dates
Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.
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