Front-Line Production & Test Engineering Manager | Electronic Products and Design (EPD)

Boeing•Kent, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Front-Line Production & Test Engineering Manager to lead production, assembly, and verification of custom-designed and fabricated printed circuit boards (PCBs) and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the Electronic Products and Design (EPD) team in Kent, WA . This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people-first leadership in which you will help build and mentor cohesive, cross-functional teams that deliver safe, reliable flight hardware. The successful candidate is collaborative, values open communication, and actively develops teammates by sharing knowledge, coaching on best practices, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and respect. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain leads to remove obstacles, align priorities, and drive predictable outcomes while fostering an inclusive environment where team members feel empowered to raise issues, propose improvements, and contribute to long-term product and process excellence.

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.
5+ years of experience in engineering.
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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience with PCB design for flight hardware: understanding of multi-layer board stack-ups, controlled impedance, high-speed signal integrity, differential pair routing, and power distribution network design.
Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes: board fabrication technologies, via types (through-hole, blind/buried, microvias), copper plating, soldermask/legend, and surface finish options.
Experience specifying and qualifying PCB suppliers and contract manufacturers: supplier audits, capability assessment, lead-time negotiation, and transfer of design data to manufacturers with clear assembly/inspection requirements.
Understanding of assembly considerations: pick-and-place constraints, component footprint validation, stencil design, solder paste processes, reflow profiles, and wave/hand soldering where applicable.
Proficiency in manufacturing documentation and process control for PCB production: creation/review of assembly drawings, process work instructions, soldering procedures, rework guidelines, and in-process inspection criteria.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills: able to coordinate across design engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and quality teams.
Demonstrated familiarity with quality and manufacturing systems such as AS9100, ISO standards, and corrective action processes.
Practical understanding of test methods and instrumentation (functional test, environmental, vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) and data acquisition/analysis tools.
Experience with production processes: assembly work instructions, tooling, fixtures, tolerance stack-up, process capability and manufacturing principles.
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs; familiarity with configuration management and technical documentation control.
Proficiency with manufacturing/test software tools and basic data literacy for KPI tracking.
Ability to plan, budget, and schedule production/test activities, including resource allocation and risk mitigation for on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Electronic and Electrical 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 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.