Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a First-Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to support Skin and Spar (S&S) in Auburn and Puyallup, Washington.

This manager will work to drive Boeing Production Systems (BPS) standards and implementation across both Skin and Spar sites, utilizing strong interpersonal and coaching skills to adopt, accelerate, and lead change. The manager in this role will effectively communicate the why behind LEAN principles and BPS priorities, teach these standards to all levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing advanced technical knowledge and leadership to manufacturing projects to resolve production concerns
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working in an aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leadership role leading teams, initiatives and projects to meet business objectives and influence change.
• 3+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Boeing Production System implementation.
• 3+ years of experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Experience in building a culture of safety and quality.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Auburn and Puyallup, WA.

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

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $115,900 - $134,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.