Boeing Manufacturing Engineering Planner II Interview

Interviewed Apr 2011 in Seattle, WA (took 2 days)

I was contacted the same day the position closed and set up an interview for the following week. I was given the option of a telephone interview or an in person interview; I selected the in-person option. I was contacted at work at my current employer and the manager was understanding that it may be a sensitive topic to discuss while at work and provided a number for me to contact him after work.

I was aware that Boeing has a specific interview style but was unaware of the style so I researched the style (STAR behavorial interview) and found potential questions which may be asked which I prepared in advance potential answers and was allowed the opportunity to use my notes during the interview, if needed. I brought work samples as well.

I was interviewed by the hiring manager and the lead for the position. I was asked the following types of questions:

1) Tell me what Diversity means to you
2) Describe your experience/education relevant to this position
3) Describe a situation in which you incorporated other parties (more than 1)
     in a decision making process.
4) Name a time when you worked on a major project and had to over come
     obstacles. How did you do it?

There was another question asked but I don't recall the specifics. Below are questions
I answered but was not directly asked, although I felt it prudent to share:

1) What would your manager say about you?
2) What are your strengths/weaknesses?
3) Describe a situation in which you showed initiative and took the lead?
4) Adaptability/Flexibility issues
5) Working with co-workers and overcoming challenges, how did I go about it?

Discussed my knowledge and experience with blueprint reading/interpretation, Bill
of Material Structure and application information, retrofits and change management.