Product Design Engineering Manager

As a Product Design Engineering Manager at Boeing in Los Angeles, CA, you will lead the Product Design Engineering team in Sylmar, CA. The role oversees design and development of new space solar panels and wings across the full product lifecycle, from concept through release to production, while coordinating cross-functional execution.

Role Focus

• Lead design activities through the full product lifecycle, supporting concept-to-production delivery.
• Ensure product design work aligns with product requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and schedule milestones.
• Collaborate across functions to support development outcomes and continuous design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing activities across two or more engineering disciplines related to product design and development.
• Guide the Product Design Engineering team to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective space power solutions.
• Develop and execute project and design plans, implement policies and procedures, and establish operational goals supporting lifecycle milestones.
• Acquire resources for design projects and provide technical oversight for suppliers and external partners.
• Lead continuous improvements to the design process.
• Build and maintain partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports to support alignment and collaboration.
• Provide oversight and approval for technical design approaches, product configurations, and design deliverables.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees by fostering a positive, performance-driven work environment.
• Provide leadership in design process improvements, mentor engineers on best design practices, and support compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Support close collaboration with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test engineering.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience using basic MS Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Two years of experience managing an engineering team, or seven years of experience as an engineer with demonstrated experience leading technical projects and teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical process control.
• Lean Six Sigma certifications highly desired; Green Belt minimum preferred, with ideal candidate possessing Black Belt or higher.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience, including leadership, mentoring, and career guidance.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Ability to up-level existing teams by hiring high-performance talent, growing leaders, and supporting underperforming members.
• Ability to gain trust of the team and provide guidance for career development.

Pay, Location, and Work Details

• Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite).
• Schedule: 1st shift.
• Relocation: Offered based on candidate eligibility.
• Compensation: Salary range of USD 181,900 - 246,100 per year (summary pay range $181,900.00 - $246,100.00).
• Total Rewards: Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities; pay based on candidate experience and qualifications, plus market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when supporting qualifying nonprofit organizations.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Additional Requirements and Policies

• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Drug Free Workplace: Post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in company policies.
• Export Control: This position requires U.S. export control compliance. A “U.S. Person” is required as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 01, 2026.

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, disability, genetic factors, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.