First Line Production Engineering Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a First Line Production Engineering Manager (Level K) to support the Cruise Missile Systems (CMS) production system in St. Charles, Missouri.

In this pivotal role as Production Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, and liaison Material Review Board (MRB) engineers to define, stabilize, and continuously improve the production system.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities will include collaborating cross-functionally to ensure daily operational execution and driving continuous process improvements within the production system. You will work alongside a high-performing team committed to the successful build of this critical capability. This role emphasizes technical and leadership skills to champion a culture of continuous improvement and empower the team to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering
• Develop, motivate, and empower employees to achieve their potential
• Oversee daily production support and set operational goals to meet delivery commitments
• Manage accounts to ensure resources are balanced with cost and schedule targets
• Identify and eliminate engineering and tooling constraints affecting production
• Prioritize constraint removal and execution of process improvement initiatives to enable a lean production system
• Elevate help needed to ensure adequate resources are applied to address production roadblocks
• Maintain relationships through collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and team members
• Work together with cross-functional leadership team to enhance operational efficiency and performance
• Define areas for opportunity in the production system to enable rate and quality targets to achieve delivery commitments

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
• Experience or knowledge with production processes within manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance Post Start

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs
• 3+ years of experience in production operations, leadership, or support
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the fields within Production Engineering
• Knowledge of Boeing's organizational processes, program plans, and policies
• Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvement
• Familiarity with critical path methodology, project leadership principles, and cost account management
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Experience with structural repair principles, systems thinking, and root cause analysis
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Pay and Benefits:

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: $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 30, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 and/or final U.S. 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.