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Boeing · 1 month ago

SLS Associate Chief Engineer - Weld

USA - New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $267K/yr

10+ years exp

The Boeing Company is seeking an SLS Weld Associate Chief Engineer to join their team in New Orleans, LA. In this role, you will provide crucial engineering leadership for NASA's Space Launch System, ensuring the technical integrity, safety, and quality of SLS Weld Operations.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure seamless technical integration of weld processes and operations

Implement comprehensive root cause and corrective action processes and discipline to address all significant technical issues within core stage and exploration upper stage weld operations

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 weld operations related issues and implement corrective actions

Provide technical guidance and support to weld teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards

Conduct regular assessments of weld 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 weld agenda topics at the SLS Program Engineering Review Board

Represent the Office of the Chief Engineer in technical and programmatic reviews, as delegated

Mentor and coach program engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers

Qualification

Friction Stir WeldingFusion WeldingWeld EngineeringTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementIndustry Standards KnowledgeCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

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 statement

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

Experience across all aspects of weld engineering, including design, qualification, operations, and sustainment

5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, guiding teams in weld engineering practices and processes

Preferred

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

Experience managing multiple welding-related technical projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of successful project execution

Leadership training and demonstrated success in team leadership, with excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to welding, particularly in aerospace applications

Familiarity with NASA standards and processes

Experience with large-scale robotic weld operations (e.g. dry structures, propellant tanks, dome and gore welds, rings, and barrel)