Production Engineering Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Production Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead an integrated group of engineers and technical employees in support of 787 production engineering at the Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center in North Charleston, SC.

The Production Engineering manager will facilitate communications with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain as well as other leaders if necessary to develop Engineering solutions to production deviations in addition to improving the overall 787 production system. This position may also provide higher Material Review Board (MRB) functions and oversight, interface with airline representatives, regulatory agencies and suppliers/partners to resolve issues impacting the aircraft build, test and delivery. The manager will staff and direct a technical team, establish group goals, manage budgets, monitor performance against program and functional commitments while maintaining and developing technical employees within the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

• Develops and maintains relationships with operations/quality teams and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

• Manages, develops and motivates employees

• Potentially provides higher Material Review Board (MRB) oversight

• Interfaces with Operations, Quality, Engineering, airline representatives, regulatory agencies and suppliers/partners to resolve issues impacting aircraft build, test and delivery

• Staff and direct a technical team in establishing team goals

• Monitors group performance against program and functional commitments while developing technical employees within the team

• Position will require weekend and off shift support as necessary

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

• 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.

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

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

• 3+ years of experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• 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

• Willing to work second shift, weekends and holidays if required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in the following: aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations

• 1+ years of experience in Material Review Board processes

• Experience in leading or managing teams

• Experience working with cross-functional 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.

Pay & 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 several 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 May. 06, 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.

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.