First Line Production Engineering Manager

Boeing • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Your responsibilities will include collaborating cross-functionally to ensure daily operational execution and driving continuous process improvements within the production system. You will work alongside a high-performing team committed to the successful build of this critical capability. This role emphasizes technical and leadership skills to champion a culture of continuous improvement and empower the team to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.”
• Experience or knowledge with production processes within manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs
• 3+ years of experience in production operations, leadership, or support
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the fields within Production Engineering
• Knowledge of Boeing's organizational processes, program plans, and policies
• Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvement
• Familiarity with critical path methodology, project leadership principles, and cost account management
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Experience with structural repair principles, systems thinking, and root cause analysis
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering
• Develop, motivate, and empower employees to achieve their potential
• Oversee daily production support and set operational goals to meet delivery commitments
• Manage accounts to ensure resources are balanced with cost and schedule targets
• Identify and eliminate engineering and tooling constraints affecting production
• Prioritize constraint removal and execution of process improvement initiatives to enable a lean production system
• Elevate help needed to ensure adequate resources are applied to address production roadblocks
• Maintain relationships through collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and team members
• Work together with cross-functional leadership team to enhance operational efficiency and performance
• Define areas for opportunity in the production system to enable rate and quality targets to achieve delivery commitments

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees