Waeil Ashmawi

About Waeil Ashmawi

I am an engineering leader with deep expertise in aerospace structural and stress engineering and a proven ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear business outcomes. My career has been built at the intersection of engineering excellence, organizational leadership, and enterprise execution—leading teams that deliver safe, certified, and high-impact products in highly regulated environments.I currently lead and develop large local and global engineering teams responsible for critical structural and stress analyses across major aerospace programs. Beyond technical execution, my focus is on building resilient organizations: developing engineering talent, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and aligning technical decisions with program, cost, schedule, and risk objectives.I partner closely with senior leadership, program management, systems engineering, manufacturing, and certification authorities to ensure engineering strategies support broader business goals. My leadership approach emphasizes clarity, accountability, and trust—empowering teams to solve complex problems while continuously improving quality, efficiency, and execution discipline.In parallel, I am deeply engaged in shaping the future of engineering through digital transformation, advanced analytics, and the responsible integration of AI into engineering workflows. I believe strong engineering leadership is not only about technical depth, but about vision, communication, and the ability to scale impact across people, processes, and platforms.Core leadership strengths:• Engineering & organizational leadership• Program execution and risk management• Cross-functional and stakeholder alignment• Talent development and mentoring• Digital transformation & innovation• Safety, quality, and certification excellence

Experience

1. Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

   Boeing

   Jan 2023 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   Aerospace Programs | Global Engineering Organization- Lead local & global stress and structural engineering teams supporting multiple flagship aerospace programs, accountable for technical integrity, certification readiness, cost, and schedule performance- Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with program priorities, enterprise risk posture, and regulatory requirements- Serve as senior technical and leadership interface with program leadership, systems engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and certification authorities- Build and sustain high-performing organizations through talent development, technical governance, and succession planning- Drive engineering transformation initiatives, including digital analysis methods and AI-enabled workflows, improving speed, quality, and decision confidence.Enterprise Impact- Improved execution predictability and technical decision quality across programs- Reduced rework and cycle time through process and governance improvements- Developed and promoted multiple next-generation engineering leaders

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certificate

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  2000