BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE)

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BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an energetic, talented, and forward-thinking Engineering Multi-Skill Manager (M-level) to join our USN Engineering Product Support team in St. Louis, MO.  This role would be the BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE) in addition to leading a team of systems engineers and product integrator direct reports involved in working on sustaining activities for F/A-18 support after delivery

 

The CPE has responsibility for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution excellence for the F/A-18 Sustainment activities and supporting systems.  The CPE is a key member of the F/A-18 BGS Program Leadership Team and is accountable to the BGS F/A-18 Program Director. This position is the BGS senior engineering leader for the program and the senior technical interface to customers, teammates, and suppliers. This individual is also responsible for program technical integration across Boeing business units.  This position will operate per PRO-6924, which outlines the Chief Program Engineer role. This is a high visibility, fast paced, challenging assignment with direct customer interface.

 

Position Responsibilities:

Lead a team with diverse mix of logistics and engineering supporting Boeing Global Service (BGS) F/A-18 statement of work.Ensure safety and product integrity for the sustainment & support of F/A-18Leading engineering and product support integration execution across several different F/A-18 contracts. Partner with F/A-18 Program Manager to establish and uphold program battle rhythm and ensure that both Engineering and Program Management teams are utilizing and implementing Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) and Systems Engineering Best Practices (SEBPs) on all F/A-18 projects.Chair the Engineering Review Board (ERB), independent reviews, technical risk and opportunity management reviews, program technical reviews, proposal engineering commitment reviews, and Mission Assurance ReviewsManage program technical baseline to include specifications, configuration, design, and certification/verification (including all changes)Partner with other functional managers across BGS and BDS to obtain the personnel and resource commitments necessary to successfully accomplish program objectives within budget and schedule. Perform all staffing, hiring, and human resource-related management functionsEnsure customer commitments are understood, documented, communicated, and delivered on time with first-time qualityEstablish, review and approve technology investment plans and roadmaps to drive business GrowthAdvocate for technical independent or non-advocate reviews as neededEnsure understanding and alignment to Boeing’s strategic imperatives & engineering initiativesWork with employees to help them develop and achieve development milestones consistent with their career goalsEnsure compliance with all relevant engineering and Boeing Company processesDrive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives to increase efficiency and competitivenessLead and manage technical projects, including proposal estimates, in support of aircraft customersSummarize actions and status via metrics and reporting tools for presentation to senior and executive leadershipLead and contribute to risk, issue, and opportunity managementLead and contribute to platform safety review boardsEnsure the technical correctness of offered solutionsTimely root cause corrective action (RCCA) to strive for first-time qualityTechnical oversight of capital, IRAD & IAD projects 

Basic Qualifications (required skills/experience)

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 statement10 years of experience working with various engineering disciplines such as structure, electrical, mechanical, and avionics systems5 years of engineering leadership experience3 years or greater in a managerial role 

Preferred Qualifications (desired skills/experience)

10 years or greater in a managerial role.Experience with positive collaboration with aircraft end users such as the USAF or USNActive Current U.S. Security ClearanceExperience working with executive and non-executive teams in developing integrated strategies to achieve short-term and long-term strategiesExperience interfacing directly with senior military officials and executives 

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. 

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $198,900 – $269,100

 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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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