SLS Weld Associate Chief Engineer

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Company Profile

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting an SLS Weld Associate Chief Engineer who will be at the forefront of human space exploration, providing crucial engineering leadership for NASA’s Space Launch System – the rocket that will send astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars.

Reporting to the SLS Program Chief Engineer, you will ensure the engineering technical integrity, safety, and quality of SLS Weld Operations.

Education Level

• 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
• Advanced degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field with a focus on welding technology

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a subject matter expert in friction stir welding, including development, qualification, and operations
• 5+ years of experience in fusion welding and other welding processes, with a strong understanding of their applications in aerospace
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, guiding teams in weld engineering practices and processes
• Experience across all aspects of weld engineering, including design, qualification, operations, and sustainment
• Experience managing multiple welding-related technical projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of successful project execution
• Experience with large-scale robotic weld operations (e.g., dry structures, propellant tanks, dome and gore welds, rings, and barrel)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional and program teams to identify and address weld operations-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular assessments of weld processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure seamless technical integration of weld processes and operations.
• Directly support and partner with the SLS Core Stage and Exploration Upper Stage IPTs, and Production Engineering leaders in the execution of SLS weld operations.
• Drive the establishment of 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.
• Implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices.
• Implement comprehensive root cause and corrective action processes and discipline to address all significant technical issues within the core stage and the exploration upper stage weld operations.
• Mentor and coach program engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers.
• Prevent technical risk and ensure that technical risks and issues are driven rapidly to closure.
• Provide technical guidance and support to weld teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Represent the Office of the Chief Engineer in technical and programmatic reviews, as delegated.
• Sponsor and support the weld agenda topics at the SLS Program Engineering Review Board.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with NASA standards and processes
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to welding, particularly in aerospace applications
• Leadership training and demonstrated success in team leadership, with excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Work Environment

• Adherence to strict safety and quality protocols
• Collaborative work with engineers and technicians
• Exposure to welding equipment and high temperatures
• High-tech aerospace manufacturing environment
• Split time between office, lab, and production floor

Benefits/Perks

• The company provides 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.

Employer’s Statement

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.