Production Engineering Manager

Job Description

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Boeing is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Engineering Manager to support the F-15 Production System in Berkeley, MO.

This role is pivotal in the production of the F-15EX, one of the most capable and formidable fighter aircraft ever built, serving the United States Air Force. The F-15EX is primarily manufactured in Berkeley, MO, providing you with a unique opportunity to be part of a high-functioning team dedicated to delivering this world class aircraft to our warfighters.

About the Role:

In this exciting and rewarding position, you will lead a dynamic team of Manufacturing, Industrial, and Liaison Engineers. 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 exceptional aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspire, empower, and guide a talented team of production engineers, fostering their professional growth.

• Oversee daily production support to meet delivery commitments.

• Identify and eliminate engineering and tooling constraints affecting aircraft production.

• Collaborate with a strong leadership team to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.

• Prioritize and support constraint removal, enabling a lean production system.

• Define areas for opportunity in the production system to enable rate and quality targets to meet delivery commitments.

• Work with a cross-functional team supporting the production system to execute projects and plans in support of continuous improvement

• Ensure the right rate enabling projects are identified for your area to meet flow requirements to support a TAKT based factory.

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members.

• Elevate help needed to ensure adequate resources are applied to address production roadblocks.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience in managing engineering teams and projects.

• Strong understanding of production and assembly processes.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs.

• 3+ years’ experience in production operations, leadership or support.

• Knowledge of Boeing's organizational processes, program plans, and policies.

• Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvement.

• Familiarity with critical path methodology and project leadership principles.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

• Experience with structural repair principles and systems thinking.

• Existing Valid US Security Clearance

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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. 

Typical summary pay range: $129,200- $174,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 19, 2025

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.