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Wire Design & Installation Engineer 3/4

Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs. Analyzes results and performs design reviews. Leads the team to analyze results and performs design reviews. Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas).Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests). Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities. Develops statements of work, metrics, schedules. Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection. Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design. Works under minimal direction.



Competencies



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Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.

Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

Decision Making
Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects. Technical


Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.

Design / Produce Process
Basic - Complete knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability trade offs) to effectively influence product design.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability trade offs) to effectively influence product design.

Drawings/Data Sys and Models
Basic - Complete knowledge of and ability to use and interpret drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms.
Preferred - Extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple data systems. Proficient in the use and interpretation of drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms.

Electromagnetic Interference/E
Basic - Complete knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations with respect to electrical/electronic design (e.g., wire harness design, grounding and shielding design techniques, lightning protection).
Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations with respect to electrical/electronic design (e.g., wire harness design, grounding and shielding design techniques, lightning protection).

Wiring/Equip Install Design
Basic - Complete ability to apply complete knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, and validate solutions for wire harness and equipment installation designs.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to apply extensive knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, and validate solutions for wire harness and equipment installation designs.

Typical Education/Experience



Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and experience, Master's with experience or PhD with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.


Other Job related information



This job description is for a temporary (up to 2 years) international assignment in Italy in support of the 787 program with return to the base location of Everett, Washington within Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA). The temporary locations are Pomigliano D' Arco (Naples area), Foggia, and Grottaglie, Italy. Works under direction of on-site 787 program management. Successful candidates for this assignment will have 787 program experience, and experience with aircraft systems, systems installations, and systems to structures integration with focus on electrical installations. Experience with factory support, non-recurring programs, and major design changes is desired. Provide on-site electrical installation support to engineering partners to ensure successful execution of their 787-9 statement of work (i.e. requirements are met, design is spatially and functionally integrated, releases are on schedule and process requirements are satisfied). Oversees partner design, development, and test activities and coordinates with the partner to optimize the design and achieve program goals, focusing on electrical/wiring installation. In collaboration with Europe Partners/Suppliers, major tasks to include: Develop plans, set performance goals, and ensure execution of Partner statement of work related to engineering, production, production cut-over, tooling, and supply chain, including Partner sub-tiers; Monitor appropriate metrics and manage execution to ensure Partner performance to plan; Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes; Advise Partners/Suppliers in meeting schedules and resolving technical or operational problems; Support Partner process improvements; Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders; Provide technical management of Partners/suppliers/sub-tiers; Support Program leadership in assessing risks and opportunities in cost, schedule, weight, and partner/supplier/sub-tier capability and performance; Develop and implement plans to improve supplier design capability and competency; Ensure type design, technical standards, specifications, and requirements are met; Support improved integration of product development and engineering into operations; Facilitate and coordinate information flow between the 787 Program, engineering, and suppliers. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of technical accomplishment, good oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously, and the initiative and leadership to bring tasks to completion on time. The position will require a significant amount of interaction with people and leadership, so excellent people skills and the ability to negotiate and build consensus are required. The candidate must be willing to work overtime when required. This position offers the potential to broaden skills and experience across multiple engineering disciplines. The candidate must be willing to stretch beyond their experience base and be willing to take risks to achieve objectives. The job is best suited to an individual who is self-motivated, works well under significant pressure, and is able to provide frequent management/executive visibility.


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