Human Engineering Manager

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Oklahoma City, OK

Boeing Defense Space and Security is seeking a Human Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of human engineering solutions for state-of-the-art fixed-wing tactical aircraft. The role involves managing a team, fostering strategic partnerships, integrating human engineering considerations into system design, and applying human performance principles and military standards.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers to deliver Human Engineering solutions in the design, development, production and implementation of Boeing processes and products.
  2. Lead a group of ~ 15-20 direct reports.
  3. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
  4. Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design and development.
  5. Exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving in relation to strengthening Human Engineering and contribute to the Human Engineering growth strategy and capability roadmaps.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology or other Human Engineering related field of study.
  • at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership".
  • 7+ years of experience in Human Engineering working as part of an integrated product team.

Nice to have

  • Masters or PhD in Human Engineering related field.
  • Associate Certification from Board Certification in Professional Ergonomics or equivalent education
  • Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
  • Human Engineering experience in the aerospace domain.
  • Demonstrated ability to define HE processes for use by Human Engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to derive Human Factors/Human Engineering requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through effective collaboration working with stakeholders including colleagues throughout the Boeing enterprise.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with virtual teams across multiple time-zones.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment