Company:
Boeing Korea LLCTranslates technical documentation and communication materials including drawings, presentations, operational procedures, manuals, memos, and other electronic data related to all aspects of a program. Utilizes advanced software or tools as specified by the customer, for the purpose of communicating program information to and from international partners/customers. Acts as a coach and mentor as applicable to less experienced personnel. Provides consecutive and simultaneous language interpretation during all teleconferences, reviews, meetings, training sessions with international participants to enable people of different languages to communicate effectively and to meet the various program needs within the Boeing company. Maintains a working knowledge and increased understanding of the subject matter to enable effective translation and interpretation for all required disciplines. Develops and maintains reference materials such as bilingual program glossaries, program specific terminology lists, and other tools, to support translation and interpretation processes that can also be used by less experienced personnel and other team members. Travels to various domestic and international locations to support meetings as needed. Demonstrates flexibility in work hours and conditions to support meetings. Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of business partner's national and business culture and customs. Confers with authors, company team members, business partners, external customers, and other technical experts to ensure technical accuracy and that the intended meaning of the communication is clearly conveyed. Acts as coach and mentor as applicable to provide guidance and assistance and to ensure that terminology is used consistently. Follows internationally established code of ethics for translators/interpreters: maintains strictest confidentiality, professional conduct, competence, professional development, remains impartial, and accurately conveys message without intentionally adding or deleting content.
Achieves efficient, timely, quality results by directing efforts on expected outcomes while providing exemplary business partner service within expected timeframes.
Effectively collects, organizes, synthesizes, and analyzes data; summarizes findings; develops conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
Effectively plan what is to be achieved and involve all relevant stakeholders. Anticipate important or critical events, identifying resource requirements and assigning responsibility for specific work, including deadlines and performance expectations. Demonstrate the use of information -gathering techniques, analyzing situations and identifying implications in order to make correct decisions. Demonstrate ability to monitor progress and to make changes as required.
Anticipates and responds to needs and demands of business partners and organizations (both internal and external) with a service excellence mindset.
Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Job Description for Korea
Boeing Global Enterprise Services (BGES) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interpreter-Translator at Boeing Korea.
Join us as a member of the BGES team in Seoul, one of Boeing’s top international markets. Boeing Korea’s business activities include those for the Boeing Global, Communications, ales and services business groups for commercial airplanes and defense products, Supply chain management, advanced technology R&D, and more.
This position will be responsible for using expertise in Korean and English to enable the success of Boeing Korea and its business partners. The statement of work (SOW) will include both spoken interpretation and document translation. The Interpreter-Translator reports directly to the BGES Korea manager in Seoul.
Daily Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Follow guidance and the internationally established code of ethics for translators/interpreters: maintain the strictest confidentiality, professional conduct, competence, professional development, remain impartial, and accurately convey messages without intentionally adding or deleting content.
Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation (spoken) and translation (document) services, including at senior-level government and business meetings, which may be in-person or virtual.
Translate documents and communications and provide language interpretation during meetings, teleconferences, reviews, events, training sessions, etc.
Confer with writers, company team members, business partners, external customers, and other technical experts to ensure that the technical accuracy and the intended meaning of the communication are clearly conveyed.
Develop suggestions and recommended solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refer to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance, or develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by referring to established precedents and policies.
Advise internal team members by applying knowledge of national and business cultures and customers to support meetings.
Develop and manage the company’s translation supplier network. Coordinate with external agencies to carry out translation/interpretation activities per management’s direction.
Carry out other support tasks as requested by management and senior team members as appropriate.
Travel to various domestic and international locations to support meetings as needed.
Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Native-level written and oral communication skills in Korean and fluency in English, with proficiency in both languages.
Ability to interpret for Boeing executives and translate both aviation-related and general documents between Korean and English.
7-10 years or more of interpretation and translation experience at a multinational company; experience in the aviation manufacturing industry would be a plus.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to prioritize tasks and apply appropriate judgment to change priorities as needed.
Proficiency in using document translation software and expertise with office computing systems and software for text editing, presentations, web browsing, and email, including the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Projects).
Self-motivated and able to work under general supervision without close oversight. Willing to work under pressure, either as part of a team or independently.
Interest in the commercial aviation, defense, and science/technology industries.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Translation or English from an accredited university.
Ability to travel, sometimes on short notice.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Not a Shift Worker (Korea, Republic of)