Chief Production Engineer

Boeing; La Fargeville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Chief Production Engineer for the SLS Program, responsible for overseeing production and tooling operations. This role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure quality and safety in manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership.
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Support SLS manufacturing operations and manage technical constraints.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for technical integration.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Project Management

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) seeks a Chief Production Engineer to be the SLS Production and Tooling Associate Chief Engineer for our Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division in New Orleans, Louisiana at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility. This role supports the Space Launch System ( SLS ) Program by providing engineering leadership, oversight, and support to Core Stage, Exploration Upper Stage, and Tooling IPTs and partnering with Tooling Engineering to ensure the technical integrity, safety, and quality of SLS production and major tooling. You will report to the SLS Program Chief Engineer and will play a crucial role in the successful execution of SLS manufacturing operations.

Boeing has been a pivotal player in human spaceflight and the space launch program, contributing significantly to the advancement of space exploration. With a legacy spanning over six decades, Boeing has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge spacecraft and launch systems that have enabled numerous historic missions. From its early involvement in the Apollo missions to its current role in the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), Boeing's innovations have been integral to NASA's efforts in deep space exploration and the expansion of human presence beyond Earth.

At Boeing, we create the future of mobility, autonomy, speed, endurance, space access and exploration, undersea vehicles, cybersecurity, communication, and much more. We connect people, products, and ideas around the world. We protect people and nations. We explore the mysteries of the universe from seabed to space to cyberspace. We inspire future generations of innovators, dreamers, and doers.

Position Responsibilities :

• Directly support and partner with the Core Stage IPT, Exploration Upper Stage IPT, Tooling IPT, and Tooling Engineering leaders in the execution of SLS manufacturing operations and management of production and tooling technical and engineering constraints.
• Establish a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management, and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure seamless technical integration of tooling and production processes.
• Implement comprehensive root cause and corrective action processes and discipline to address all significant technical issues within production and tooling.
• Prevent traveled technical risk and ensure that technical risks and issues are driven rapidly to closure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and program teams to identify and address tooling and production related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to tooling and production teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of tooling and production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices.
• Sponsor and support tooling and production agenda topics at the SLS Program Engineering Review Board.
• Represent the Office of the Chief Engineer on the Tooling Control Board as a board member.
• Mentor and coach program engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers.

This position is expected to be fully onsite at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA.

Domestic travel will be required up to 20% of the time depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership.
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• 3+ years of experience with material review board processes.
• Experienced in one or more of : (1) Production Engineering, (2) mechanical engineering design and analysis, or (3) tool design.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

• Experience in project management and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership training and experience. Demonstrated success in leading a team in accomplishing objectives on time and at top quality.
• Excellence in written and spoken communication calibrated appropriately to, and well received by, various technical and non-technical audiences.

Typical Education & Experience :

Level 5 : Education / experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 6 : Education / experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Shift Work :

This position is for 1st shift.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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 :

Level 5 : 140,250 – 189,750.

Level 6 : 164,900 – 223,100.

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 2, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation :

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement :

U.S. Government Export Control Status : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive :

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to NASA random drug and alcohol testing.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level :

Job Type : Regular

Job Code : 6C1LI5 (6A3)

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