Production Operations Specialist (Mid-Level or Experienced)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operations Specialist (Mid-Level or Experienced) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes.
• Defines production activities and resolves problems of limited scope.
• Investigates product defects and production inefficiencies and develops solutions to reduce/mitigate.
• Reviews and approves technical documents.
• Analyzes charging trends and develops projected staffing forecast.
• Assists with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.
• Leads projects and participates in research on proposed projects.
• Serves as primary interface with internal customers.
• Translates data into actionable plan for implementation within the organization.
• Compiles and provides management status reports for corrective/preventative action.

Additional Responsibilities for Level 4 to Include:

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes across organizations.
• Monitors activities and supports the resolution of complex production related issues.
• Leads the investigation of product defects and production inefficiencies and develops solutions to reduce/mitigate.
• Develops staffing plans.
• Coordinates and prepares justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.
• Provides project leadership to multiple disciplines.
• Leads long-range research on proposed projects.
• Serves as primary interface with external customers.
• Identifies customer contract requirements.
• Develops and implements actionable plan for implementation across organizations.
• Provides status to internal and external customers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• More than 3 years of experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing
• More than 3 years of experience as technician, assembler, installer, plumber, or electrician
• More than 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/manufacturing support environment
• More than 3 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• More than 3 years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• More than 3 years of experience using computer systems for office and shop applications
• Active US Security Clearance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This role is scheduled for 1st shift

Travel :

Position may require travel up to 15% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Mid-Level (Level 2): $96,900 - $131,100 USD

Experienced (Level 3): $119,000 - $161,000 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 19, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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