Manufacturing Engineering Manager | KC-46

Job Description

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Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead an integrated team for the KC-46 Program.  This position is in Everett, WA. 

This Manager will lead a diverse complex and high performing team in the development, maintenance, implementation, and improvements to the program’s manufacturing build plans throughout the Product Lifecycle.  This leadership also includes program build architecture, design-build integration, manufacturing change management, control station build plans, reconciliation, change management in ETAC, equipment and tooling plans and requirements, manufacturing work instructions from Product Design Definition (PDD), and Bill of Process (BOP).

This position will have the responsibility of integrating and maintaining relationships with both internal and external business partners and customers.  This manager will be expected to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.  This manager will have oversight and approval of technical approaches, costs, projects, products and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages, engages, empowers, develops, and motivates employees.
• Manages employees on basic statement of work:
  • Production and Delivery Support
  • Installation Plan development
  • Change Management
  • Improvements Projects
  • InSync Reconciliation (As Designed/As Built)
  • Internal & External Supplier Support
  • IPT Support
  • Tooling Build Planning
  • Gated Reviews
  • Contract Data Requirements
  • Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Final Production Readiness Reviews
• Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
• Develops relationships with cross functional partners, customers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages budget, quality, schedule, and safety activities as well as develops and executes improvements processes and projects in alignment with program priorities.
• Monitors and manages teams performance against set priorities, expectations, and Boeings Values and Behaviors. 
• Develops, maintains, and reports regularly on team performance metrics and projects.
• Partners closely with peer managers for cross team support, critical issues, and program goals.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

We are seeking candidates who are able to work 100% onsite. The candidate is also expected to work a weekend (manager rotation) and daily overtime as required. This position involves daily exposure to factory and flight line environments which includes stairs, trip hazards, high noise areas, and entering airplanes during their many stages of build and test.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Current or prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in a production environment.
• Experience in leading or managing teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing scope, responsibilities, and job requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.

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 & Pay Transparency:

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: $138,550 - $187,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 05, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.