Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager | Interiors & Payloads

Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) division is seeking a passionate, engaged, and qualified Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager to support the Interiors & Payloads Capability located in Oklahoma City, OK. Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of Executive Transports.

This is a multi-function Engineering Organization with a mission statement to provide Interiors engineering solutions via a highly skilled, flexible workforce and cutting-edge technologies for the advancement of the Boeing Enterprise. The candidate will lead a team with a principal goal of executing flawlessly in supporting BDS's Interiors & Payloads capability development. This includes supporting programs from proposal stage through design maturity with a focus on driving improved productivity, developing innovative solutions, lowering cost, increasing quality, and developing our employees.

This is a great opportunity to support multiple BDS wide programs and to grow your professional network. The successful candidate will have strong engineering expertise, the ability to guide multi-faceted projects to completion, possess outstanding communication skills, and will have demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships. This position requires extensive Boeing internal customer interaction from diverse organizations. The candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction to non-management teams.

MS&B Interiors Capability is seeking candidates with experience in the following areas :

• Interiors engineering design and project leadership within a production system.
• Direct engagement working with / for aerospace suppliers or airlines in interiors.
• Validating / demonstrating compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Working with regulators.
• Working with customers and customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities :

Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in Structural Mechanical Design and Analysis.

Executes engineering release plans using Boeing best practices of full kit and work in process approaches in both mechanical structural design and structures analysis.

Coordinates with manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and other stakeholder product teams daily to find integrated solutions.

Responsible for developing, communicating, and meeting team First Time Quality, technical content, cost, and schedule priorities.

Communicates cost and schedule progress to program leadership daily utilizing earned value management practices.

The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen / excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to :

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

5+ years of engineering experience.

3+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering team.

Able to travel 10% of time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance.

8+ years of experience in Interiors or Payloads either commercial or military.

3+ years of experience Cost Account Manager (CAM).

3+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or Systems Engineering.

Experience using Boeing Non-Recurring Product Development (NRPD) or equivalent Boeing Development Processes.

Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.

Master of Science in an engineering discipline.

Previous management experience.

Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.

Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.

Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.

Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.

Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.

Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency :

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 : $120,700 - $163,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2025.

Export Control Requirements : 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.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.