Senior Manufacturing Manager - Mobility, Surveillance, & Bombers

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Manager to support the Mobility, Surveillance, & Bombers team in San Antonio, TX.  

The Senior Manufacturing Manager will lead modification and manufacturing preparation activities for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program.  The role is responsible to lead and integrate the requirements and activities to ensure readiness for induction into modification.  Overall modification preparation activities include facilities development, tooling/equipment readiness, staffing and training.  In addition, this role will lead the process development activities for readiness with a special focus on critical areas of opportunity requiring solutions prior to induction.  Integration across functional organizations including Engineering, Quality, Program, etc. is required for success. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in large-scale manufacturing, modification, and/or maintenance activities.  Further, experience with pre-production or development activities is required.  The Leader will be the primary focal for preparations activities and subsequently transition into direct operations oversight after induction. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and mid-level managers performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
• Acquires resources for organizational 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 and mid-level managers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years Manufacturing/Operations experience

• 5+ years of experience implementing continuous process improvement, lean processes, and employee involvement and engagement strategies in a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years’ experience in advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Experience working with Military Aircraft Bombers, Fighters, Commercial Derivatives

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. 

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel up to 50% of the time, primarily to Oklahoma City, OK

Shift:

• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility  

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $153,850 – $208,150 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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

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.