Production Engineering Manager | SLS

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking a First-Line Production Engineering Manager to lead a hands-on engineering team that directly supports rocket manufacturing and assembly for the Space Launch System (SLS) in New Orleans, LA.   This is an opportunity to influence how giant, precision cryogenic structures are built, integrated, and delivered on schedule and to spec.

In this role, you will coach and develop engineers and technicians, drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, uphold the highest standards for quality and safety, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, design, quality, and suppliers to remove production barriers.  Come join a historic team at the Michoud Assembly Facility — the birthplace of large-scale American space hardware from Saturn V stages for Apollo, to Space Shuttle external tanks, and now the backbone of NASA’s Artemis program.

Apply now to lead the team that helps build the next chapter of human spaceflight at Michoud.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and motivate Production Engineering employees to achieve their best as individuals and as a team responsible for the development, sustainment, and continuous improvement of production.
• Partner with Integrated Product Team (IPT) to support and improve the production system.
• Lead projects supporting key company priorities; projects may include but are not limited to: stabilize and improve efficiency of the production system and equipment, enable rate increases on our production lines, and manage the incorporation of product and process changes into the production system.
• Responsible for the architecture for the build, which includes production simulations and lean implementation of affordable and safe production processes.
• Oversee the program Design and Build Integration which includes creation and integration of the manufacturing build plan.
• Ensure the complete Production System is documented within the SLS Manufacturing Plan, Environmental Safety and Health assessments, build architecture and flow, dimensional management, tooling, fabrication, and assembly build plans.
• Responsible for final bill of material reconciliation and documentation of the completed product.
• Motivated, demonstrated ability to drive daily execution, strong communicator.
• Strengths in creating daily effective cadence to deliver results.
• Ability to motivate a team to rally around goals.
• Strengths in creating daily effective cadence to deliver results.
• Earns trust and credibility by executing on performance-to-plan.
• Understanding of escalation chain and where it can be influenced.
• Communicates help needed clearly through simple actionable data.
• Skilled leader with ability to enable effective communication with customers and other organizations.
• Ability to build trust through diplomacy and strategic messaging while balancing organizational goals with stakeholder needs.
• 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.

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 experience in a production environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical or engineering role.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in engineering leadership or engineering in aerospace.
• Production Engineering experience.
• Material Review Board certification or experience.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience. 
• 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.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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: $129,200 - $174,800

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

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.